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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by Nicholas Roerich features a design against a white background. The bottom section depicts a stylized bird with variously colored feathers, comprising shades of blue, brown, and white. Its wings are spread out. The bird appears to be emerging from a plant with long curved leaves colored blue, brown, and tan, with a body resembling a seashell. The upper section displays stylized clouds colored blue, pink, and brown with swirled details. The artwork's border is brown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
365 × 624 px
Museum record:
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