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Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collage titled Fragments by an unidentified artist. The collage consists of multiple pieces of paper with various textures and shapes. The background of the collage is a light gray color. There are eight visible pieces of paper with different textures and colors, including black, white, and gray. The top left piece shows two people standing on a white platform. The top middle piece shows three people. The top right piece shows a bird. The middle left piece is a triangular shape in black. The middle piece is a dark-colored rectangle with a fuzzy texture. The middle right piece shows a white rectangle with a vertical line pattern. The bottom left piece shows an ornate design. The bottom middle piece is a dark-colored shape resembling a letter or symbol. The bottom right piece shows a white rectangle with a textured pattern. The overall appearance of the collage is abstract and appears to be a collection of fragments.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Plain cloth
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
456 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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