Man's Coat
Unknown
1775–1825
Medium
Silk wound on yellow silk core; brocaded plain cloth; embossed
Dimensions
H.: 166.5 cm (65 1/2 in.)
Classification
clothing
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
30950
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...