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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown square artwork with a textured surface, featuring white floral design and butterflies. The artwork is titled "Stencil" by an unknown artist. The square has a thick border around the design. The design features butterflies and flowers in white, with details including lines, dots, and curves. Two butterflies are prominently displayed; one at the top center and another at the bottom center. The butterflies have detailed wings with patterns. There are flowers and leaves around the butterflies. The background of the design is dark brown with a textured appearance. The artwork's edges are rough and uneven.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper, silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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