Design for a Woven, Printed, or Embroidered Skirt Border
Unknown
Mid-19th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor with traces of graphite on cream wove paper
Dimensions
27.6 × 41 cm (10 7/8 × 16 1/8 in.)
Classification
accessory - paper design
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
50508
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...