Bed Curtain
Unknown
c. 1720
Medium
Linen and cotton, 2:2 twill weave; embroidered with wool in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; French knots and stem stitch couching; four panels joined
Dimensions
233.6 × 185.4 cm (92 × 73 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
155198
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...