Border of a Valance
Unknown
18th century
Medium
Embroidered silk floss on cream-white, silk damask with heavy scroll work of solid gold; embroidered in diaper stitch
Dimensions
34.6 × 205.2 cm (13 5/8 × 80 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
520
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...