Gown (fourreau)
c. 1910
Medium
weaving
Dimensions
68; 160; 148
About this artwork
rok: wijdte 160 cm
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of early 20th-century fashion this anonymous *Gown (fourreau)*, crafted around 1910 through intricate weaving techniques. Measuring 148 cm in length, with widths of 68 cm and a generous skirt breadth of 160 cm (as noted in its Dutch description "rok: wijdte 160 cm"), this piece exemplifies the textile artistry of its era. The medium of weaving highlights the labor-intensive process of creating fine fabrics, likely from silk or similar threads, which were hallmarks of high fashion garments designed for both daywear and evening allure. The fourreau style marked a rev...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...