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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by Mark Rothko: Black and white rectangular image of a piece of fabric with a frayed bottom edge. The fabric has an uneven texture and appears to be a woven material, possibly a rug or tapestry. It has a rough, woven appearance with visible threads and fibers. The fabric is predominantly gray with scattered white and black spots throughout. The background around the fabric is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
442 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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