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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square piece of fabric titled "Piece" by the artist Anni Albers. The fabric is light blue with a tan geometric pattern. The pattern consists of interlocking diamonds and zigzags. The diamonds and zigzags are made up of thin lines that are angled diagonally. The lines are light blue and tan, alternating between the two colors. The fabric has a thin tan border around it. In the bottom-right corner of the border, there is small orange text. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 407 px
Museum record:
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