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Textile Design for Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a textile design featuring a serene landscape. The background of the design is a mottled beige and brown color. The design features a repeating pattern of trees, water, and cranes. The trees are depicted in various shades of green and brown. The water is represented by wavy lines in shades of brown and gray. The cranes are white with long necks and legs. The design is symmetrical, with the same pattern repeated throughout. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, evoking a sense of a peaceful natural setting. The title of the piece is "Textile Design for Stencil" and it is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Paint on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
479 × 625 px
Museum record:
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