Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Unknown in Late 17th to early 18th century.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created Late 17th to early 18th century.

Is "Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragment

Q: What medium is "Fragment"?

Fragment is Linen, bands of knotted square netting embroidered in cloth stitch; inserts of linen, plain weave; cut work embroidered in buttonhole, four-sided, and squared ground stitches; buttonhole bars and rings and bullion picots.

Unknown

Late 17th to early 18th century

Medium

Linen, bands of knotted square netting embroidered in cloth stitch; inserts of linen, plain weave; cut work embroidered in buttonhole, four-sided, and squared ground stitches; buttonhole bars and rings and bullion picots

Dimensions

22.8 × 40.1 cm (9 × 15 3/4 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

149002

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...

Fragment

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