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Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medallion by Anni Albers. Circular artwork on a black background with beige border. The circle contains a floral design with various flowers, leaves, and butterflies in shades of beige, green, blue, orange and white. The flowers are large peonies and hydrangeas, interspersed with smaller blooms. Green leaves are scattered throughout the design. Four butterflies are present, two near the top and two near the bottom. The artwork is surrounded by a beige background with small squares in the top corners and a partial design in the bottom left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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