Echarpe van applicatiekant met dunne spiralen
ca. 1890
Medium
application lace
Dimensions
245; 59
About this artwork
hoogte 245 cm x breedte 59 cm
Art Historical Context
This elegant scarf, crafted around 1890 from delicate application lace, exemplifies the refined textile artistry of the late nineteenth century. Measuring 245 centimeters in length and 59 centimeters in width, the piece features intricate thin spirals applied to a fine net ground, creating a lightweight yet ornate accessory suited for evening wear or formal attire. As an anonymous work, it reflects the many skilled lacemakers whose contributions shaped European fashion during the Belle Époque. Application lace, a technique involving hand-sewn motifs onto a machine-made or handmade net, allowe...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...