Chandelier
Unknown
c. 1750
Medium
Lead glass, iron, and brass
Dimensions
101.6 × 96.5 cm (40 × 38 in.)
Classification
european decorative arts
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
266206
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...