Cover
Unknown
19th century
Medium
Plain simple dark crimson satin edged by dark blue plain simple satin; embroidered in buttonhole, stem, and chain stitches in yellow, dark blue, and white
Dimensions
221 × 171 cm (87 × 67 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
8786
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...