Fan
Unknown
1725/1875
Medium
Carved and painted ivory sticks and guards inset with colored and natural straw; painted paper mount; rhinestone rivet; chinoiserie straw; decoration on sticks and guards
Dimensions
H.: 29.3 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
24408
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...