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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by artist Anni Albers, depicts a green fabric with a floral pattern in gold. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The green background is a muted medium green. The floral pattern is composed of interlocking gold designs that resemble flowers and leaves. The gold pattern is made up of small, closely packed dots of gold thread. The overall effect is one of intricate, detailed design. The fabric fills the entire image with no visible background. The image presents a close-up view of the fabric. The image includes a plain white border. The artwork presents a woven textile.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
516 × 625 px
Museum record:
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