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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a piece by artist Piet Mondrian. A fabric with a floral pattern and geometric shapes. The fabric is rectangular with a rough, uneven edge. The background of the fabric is a light gray color with a subtle texture. There are several large flowers and leaves embroidered on the fabric in a dark color. The flowers have many petals and are arranged in a curved line. There are also several geometric shapes, including diamonds and rectangles, in a darker color with a grid pattern. The shapes are arranged in a crisscross pattern, overlapping with the flowers and leaves.

Artwork details

Date:
mid–16th to mid–18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
451 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
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