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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by artist Anni Albers features a square composition. The background of the piece consists of thin, closely spaced, diagonal yellow lines on a brown base. Superimposed on this background are various darker brown shapes and patterns. The overall effect is one of intricate texture and design. The dominant colors are shades of brown and yellow. A white border surrounds the artwork. A small piece of paper with handwritten numbers is attached at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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