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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
Museum record:
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