Who created "Fragment (Dress Fabric)"?

Fragment (Dress Fabric) was created by Unknown in Tang dynasty (CE 618–906), late 8th/early 9th century.

When was "Fragment (Dress Fabric)" created?

This artwork was created Tang dynasty (CE 618–906), late 8th/early 9th century.

Fragment (Dress Fabric)

Q: What medium is "Fragment (Dress Fabric)"?

Fragment (Dress Fabric) is Silk, weft-float faced 1:2 'S' twill weave of complementary wefts and inner warps (samite).

Unknown

Tang dynasty (CE 618–906), late 8th/early 9th century

Medium

Silk, weft-float faced 1:2 'S' twill weave of complementary wefts and inner warps (samite)

Dimensions

61.6 × 90.2 cm (24 1/4 × 35 1/2 in.); Weft repeat: H.: 61 cm (24 in.)

Classification

weaving

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

149681

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 (Dress Fabric)

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