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Stencil with Pattern of Concentric Circles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image, titled "Stencil with Pattern of Concentric Circles" by an unknown artist, shows a square pattern. The pattern consists of numerous black concentric circles that overlap. The circles vary in size and are not perfectly uniform. The circles are made up of short lines that form the circular shapes. The background of the pattern is light gray. The pattern is surrounded by a thick black border. The border is in turn surrounded by a thin gray border. The gray border has a slightly textured appearance. The image is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper reinforced with silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
558 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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