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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by artist Anni Albers features a rectangular composition divided into horizontal strips. The background of the piece is beige. The top and bottom sections are predominantly black with gold floral patterns and a bird on the left and right side. The middle sections display a variety of designs, including a beige background with a gold floral pattern, a beige section with gold zigzag lines, a beige section with a blue and gold bird design, and another black section with gold floral patterns. The central beige section contains two large gold flower-like designs. The entire artwork is framed by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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