Cut Out Motif (Needlework)
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century
Medium
Silk, plain weave; embroidered with silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped cotton in knot stitches; laid work and couching; cut and glued to paper support
Dimensions
18 × 18.5 cm (7 1/8 × 7 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
39112
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...