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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige background with a repeating pattern of pink and blue flowers, green trees and a red-roofed house with a fenced-in front. The image by artist Anni Albers. The title of the image is "Piece". The piece features a repeating design across a canvas. The image is bordered by a beige background. The artwork displays a symmetrical composition. The colors used are muted. The pattern showcases flowers in shades of pink, blue, and white. Green trees are also part of the repeating design. A red-roofed house with a fenced-in area appears throughout. The artwork resembles a textile design.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
514 × 624 px
Museum record:
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