Panel (Dress Fabric)
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Mid–18th century
Medium
Silk, satin weave with brocading wefts and self-patterning complementary ground wefts bound in twill interlacings and self-patterned by areas of plain weave
Dimensions
92.1 × 57 cm (36 1/4 × 22 1/2 in.)
Classification
weaving
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
182673
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...