Carpet Fragment
Unknown
1870s
Medium
Wool, plain weave, tied and free double cloth
Dimensions
37.4 × 177.7 cm (14 3/4 × 69 7/8 in.)
Classification
weaving - carpet
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
150613
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...