Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)
c. 1885
Medium
Garnet velvet with moss green satin allover design of single large roses. Velvet, satin and wool. Matelasse is Jacquard figured fabric of heavy compound weave having raised pattern as if quilted or wadded. It was made of all materials or combinations of materials
Dimensions
17.1 × 12 cm (6 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
159372
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...