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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by the artist MC Escher. A close-up view of a green, gray, and brown patterned fabric with a repeating geometric design appears in the image. The pattern consists of various shades of green, gray, and brown, arranged in a symmetrical and intricate design. The center of the fabric features a large diamond shape with a smaller diamond inside, surrounded by geometric shapes and lines that extend outward. Two rectangular shapes with geometric patterns are on either side of the center diamond. The fabric appears to be set against a light-brown background. The image is a close-up view, with no other objects or features visible beyond the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 486 px
Museum record:
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