Fan
Unknown
18th century
Medium
Ivory guards and sticks, etched and carved; metal and mother-of-pearl insets; paper mount painted; gold leaf; metal pin with imitation gemstones
Dimensions
29.5 × 50.5 cm (11 5/8 × 19 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
576
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...