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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts 'Piece' by artist James Ensor. The artwork features a square composition with a blue-gray background and gold-colored patterns. The patterns consist of various shapes, including diamonds, circles, and squares, arranged in a seemingly random yet symmetrical layout. The diamond shapes are oriented diagonally and intersect with one another. Some of the shapes contain smaller, intricate patterns. The entire composition is surrounded by a beige border. A red stamp or text is visible at the bottom of the image, but it does not appear to be part of the artwork itself.

Artwork Details

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