Who created "Fragment (Dress Fabric)"?

Fragment (Dress Fabric) was created by Unknown in 18th century.

When was "Fragment (Dress Fabric)" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Fragment (Dress Fabric)

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

Fragment (Dress Fabric) is Silk, satin weave with secondary binding warps and self-patterning wefts.

Unknown

18th century

Medium

Silk, satin weave with secondary binding warps and self-patterning wefts

Dimensions

58.5 × 42 cm (23 × 16 1/2 in.); Repeat: 8.8 × 6 cm (3 3/4 × 2 3/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

28533

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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