Eighteen Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Eighteen Fragments" by an unknown artist depicts a gray rectangular piece of paper with 18 horizontal black and white streaks and smudges of various sizes scattered across it. The streaks are mostly black and white but some have shades of gray. They vary in length and width, with some being short and thick while others are long and thin. The background of the paper is a light gray color with some darker gray marks and small white spots, possibly from tape or staples. There are four small holes punched along the top edge of the paper, and a white border around the edges. The overall appearance is abstract and textured.