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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular tapestry with a tan border. The tapestry background color is light blue-gray. There are dark blue, green, brown, and gold designs throughout. A figure with white hair and a blue robe stands in the center. The figure has both hands raised. An animal with long tail and hanging objects is at the top. A bird-like animal is at the bottom. There are curled tendrils and wavy lines throughout. The tapestry appears to be made of woven fabric. The artist is Matisse, and the title is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
401 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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