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Unknown
c. 1645
Medium
Metal frame worked with glass beads, applied motifs of gold and silver leafed paper and linen, plain weave; beaded
Dimensions
14.5 × 63.1 × 52 cm (5 3/4 × 24 3/4 × 20 1/2 in.)
Classification
beadwork
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
35716
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...