Cabinet
Unknown
17th or 19th century
Medium
Walnut; gilt mounts
Dimensions
37.5 × 58.4 × 36.2 cm (14 3/4 × 23 × 14 1/4 in.)
Classification
case furniture
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
73215
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...