Carpet
Unknown
1875/1900
Medium
Cotton and wool, slit tapestry weave
Dimensions
226.4 × 138.2 cm (93 × 54 3/8 in.); Repeat of central field: 29.3 × 27.4 cm (11 1/2 × 10 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
49623
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...