Armchair
Unknown
ca. 1880
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Albert Hadley
Accession Number
1982-29-1
About this artwork
Tall-backed chair in the gothic style, frame consisting of thin rods of wood, some bent to resemble arched gothic windows; square seat with woven wicker.
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...