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Square

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Square by artist Piet Mondrian, with a thin white border inside a thicker black border which has a patterned design. The image depicts a dragon. The dragon has a large head near the top center with a flame-like tuft on its head. The body of the dragon curves downward in a wave-like line before curving back up. The dragon's belly is light colored. The dragon has claws. The dragon's body features scales. The background of the image features clouds, waves and flames.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; silk mount; silk lining
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
484 × 625 px
Museum record:
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