Dônuki
1883/1900, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
upper portion: silk, plain weave; tie-dyed (shibori); lower portion: silk, satin weave, self-patterned by areas of plain weave; lined with silk, plain weave; silk, padding
Dimensions
152 × 114.7 cm (59 7/8 × 45 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
153691
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...