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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray, white and beige textile design for "Piece" by artist Anni Albers. The design has a beige background with a rectangular gray and white patterned textile in the center. The pattern features large flowers and leaves with eight petals and a star-shaped center in shades of gray and beige. The flowers have a white outline. There are also gray and beige curved shapes throughout the design. The overall effect is one of intricate, detailed patterns and shapes in a muted color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette