Panel
Late 18th century
Dimensions
157.5 × 198.2 cm (62 × 78 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
27250
Art Historical Context
This striking *Panel* from the late18th century invites visitors to explore the artistry of textiles during a transformative era. Measuring an impressive 157.5 198.2 cm (62 × 78 in.), its substantial size suggests it was designed as a grand wall hanging, room divider, or decorative screen, common in affluent homes of the time. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's Textiles, this anonymous work exemplifies the era's emphasis on lavish fabrics as status symbols and artistic expressions. The late 1700s marked the twilight of the Rococo style and the rise of Neoclassicism, when textiles often ...
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...