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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular artwork with a beige border. The artwork depicts a bird and a turtle in a garden. The bird has a blue body with gold accents, and gold wings and tail feathers. The bird stands on a rock surrounded by green plants and gold and blue flowers. The turtle has a green shell with gold accents and a brown head. The turtle is surrounded by green plants and gold flowers. The background is dark-colored with vertical lines. Gold, blue, green, and brown are the primary colors. The overall style is intricate and detailed. "Piece" by James McNeill Whistler.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
236 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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