Armchair with Tablet: Putti at Vulcan's Forge
Unknown
c. 1790/1800
Medium
Beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en grisaille; partly gilded; caned seats and seat cushion not original
Dimensions
H.: 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Classification
seating
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
27629
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...