Length of Painted Silk
Unknown
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1740-60
Medium
Silk, plain weave foundation; painted
Dimensions
116.9 × 74 cm (46 × 29 1/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 60.7 cm (23 7/8 in.)
Classification
weaving
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
72874
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...