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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white artwork titled "Piece" by artist Ellsworth Kelly. The image shows a textured abstract composition. The dominant colors are black and white. There are curved black and white stripes that span the image horizontally, like a partial zebra crossing. The top half features a large white shape with a textured surface, resembling a flower or star with multiple pointed sections. The bottom half includes a smaller, similar but differently textured shape. The background appears to be white. The textures throughout the image give it a rough appearance. The overall effect is one of bold contrast and visual interest.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 531 px
Museum record:
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