Who created "A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird"?

A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird was created by Unknown in second half of the 16th century.

When was "A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird" created?

This artwork was created second half of the 16th century.

Is "A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird" in the public domain?

Yes, A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird

Q: What medium is "A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird"?

A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird is Pen and brown ink and brush and brown ink wash, with opaque watercolor and traces of red chalk, on cream laid paper.

Unknown

second half of the 16th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink and brush and brown ink wash, with opaque watercolor and traces of red chalk, on cream laid paper

Dimensions

21.5 × 7 cm (8 1/2 × 2 13/16 in.)

Classification

prints and drawing

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

265418

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

A Winged Phallus in the Shape of a Bird

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