Half Shawl
Unknown
1855/65
Medium
Linen, needle lace of a type known as "Point de Gaze" applied to cotton, machine-made net
Dimensions
142.2 × 294.9 cm (56 × 116 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
31208
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...