Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Unknown in 17th century.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 17th 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 Front and back of silk, plain weave; stitched and embroidered together with silk floss and gold gilt strip wound silk core in long and short, running, satin and stem stitches (reversible).

Unknown

17th century

Medium

Front and back of silk, plain weave; stitched and embroidered together with silk floss and gold gilt strip wound silk core in long and short, running, satin and stem stitches (reversible)

Dimensions

38 × 68.5 cm (15 × 27 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

2277

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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