Panel
c. 1700
Medium
Silk, integrated compound weave of complementary wefts in plain, satin, and twill interlacings; self-patterned by ground weft floats in satin weave areas; double cloth formed in pattern areas with plain weave on face and twill weave on reverse face; two panels joined
Dimensions
101.9 × 57.2 cm (40 1/8 × 22 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
184309
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...