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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image "Piece" by artist Mark Rothko shows a long, horizontal rectangle filled with a complex pattern. The pattern consists of various shapes and designs in shades of brown, beige, and white. There are diamond shapes, floral patterns, and geometric shapes, some with curved lines and others with straight lines. The colors are muted and faded, giving the image a worn and aged appearance. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a slightly darker beige border around the edges. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and subtle color variation.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 284 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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