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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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