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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square artwork titled "Piece" by artist Ellsworth Kelly. The artwork consists of a grid of 12 squares, arranged in 3 rows and 4 columns. The squares alternate between two colors: a light beige and a darker beige. The darker beige squares feature a white floral pattern. The squares are separated by thin lines. The artwork has a thin tan border around the edges. The corners of the artwork are square. The artwork is set against a plain white background. The floral pattern on the darker beige squares consists of leaves and flowers. The pattern is visible on 8 of the squares. The light beige squares are plain. The artwork's color palette is muted. The overall composition is symmetrical. The artwork's texture appears to be fabric or canvas. The floral pattern is rendered in a simple, line-drawn style. The artwork's surface appears slightly worn. The border around the artwork is uniform in width.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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