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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored piece of fabric with a black ink drawing of a landscape. The fabric is rectangular and has rough, frayed edges. The drawing depicts a landscape with trees, buildings, and people. In the foreground, there are two bridges over a body of water. The bridges are drawn in detail, with visible supports and railings. There are several people and animals in the scene, including horses. The background of the drawing features more trees, buildings, and a body of water. The artist's name is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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