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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist Anni Albers. Horizontal stripes cover the image. The background color is beige. The stripes are various widths, mostly thin. They are colored beige, red, blue, and brown. Some stripes have a solid color; others have patterns. The patterns are small, detailed designs that include florals and geometric shapes. The overall image is framed by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 563 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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