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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork "Piece" by artist M.C. Escher features a predominantly white background with a repeating pattern. The pattern consists of black lines forming hexagons and diamonds that intersect. Within these shapes are various brown, blue and black designs resembling floral patterns and birds. A thin gold border surrounds the artwork. The border consists of a textured gold color. The pattern covers the entire surface, with no visible gaps or empty space.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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