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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, "Piece" by artist MC Escher, features a square composition with a beige background. A darker beige border surrounds the central design. The central design consists of a repeating pattern of blue and brown illustrations on a beige background. The illustrations depict various scenes, including buildings, roads, and abstract designs. The scenes are arranged in a grid-like pattern with multiple sections. Blue grid lines intersect the beige sections. Brown text is visible in several areas. Two orange numbers are printed vertically along the left edge.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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