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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist Anni Albers. The image displays a long, rectangular rug or textile with a variety of repeating patterns. The background of the textile is a light brown color. There are ten horizontal rows of patterns, each with a distinct design. The top row features a geometric pattern in blue and beige. The second row has four identical circular floral designs in beige. The third row showcases a Greek key pattern in beige. The fourth row displays a floral design in blue and beige. The fifth row presents an intricate floral pattern in beige. The sixth row features a Greek key pattern in beige. The seventh row displays a floral design in blue and beige. The eighth row showcases a variety of shapes in beige. The ninth row features a repeating floral pattern in blue and beige. The tenth row presents a Greek key pattern in beige. A thin beige border surrounds the perimeter of the textile.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
383 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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