Cover
1601/50
Medium
Three panels joined: silk (tussar), plain weave; embroidered with cotton in chain (tambour work) stitches; lining: cotton, plain weave; edging: silk, plain weave with looped and plied warp fringe; attached silk and cotton tassels at all four corners
Dimensions
301 × 237.5 cm (118 1/2 × 93 in.)
Classification
needlework (visual works)
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
190865
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...