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Hanging

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular fabric with a light-colored background, possibly white or off-white. The fabric features a repeating pattern of vertical lines, divided into sections. Within these sections, there are numerous small, dark-colored silhouettes of people. The fabric has a decorative border around the edges, with a design that includes curved lines and shapes. The fabric appears to be hanging on a wall, with visible creases and wrinkles. The border design and the silhouettes are darker than the background of the fabric. The artwork is titled "Hanging" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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