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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular abstract composition with various sized rectangles and strips of fabric sewn together. The colors are muted and earthy, with shades of brown, beige, blue-green, and red. The fabric pieces have different textures, some smooth and some with visible stripes or plaid patterns. A thin beige border surrounds the composition. The background of the image is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by artist Anni Albers.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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