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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular stencil with white design. The design consists of a plant with multiple stems. The stems have leaves and circular berries growing on them. There are four clusters of berries on the plant. The plant stems and leaves are cut out of the stencil, creating white lines and shapes on a black background. The stencil appears to be made of a thick material, possibly metal or wood. The background behind the stencil is gray. The artwork is titled "Stencil" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
431 × 624 px
Museum record:
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