Panel (Furnishing Fabric)
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1875/1900
Medium
Decoration in red, white; two greens, tan and gold on dark yellow ground. Five clawed dragon hunting jewel amid clouds. Lined. Selvage on two sides. Decoration in red, white, 2 greens, tan and gold on dark yellow ground. 5 clawed dragon hunting jewel amid clouds, 1 in each of 4 corners and 1 in circular panel in center. All over pattern covering rest. Geometric line design of interlocking small hexagons and large 6 pointed stars. Stars surrounded by tangent circles. Conventional forms of juiheaded clouds tie these lines together and form central rosettes in stars. Lined. Selvage on 2 sides.
Dimensions
180.3 × 149.1 cm (71 1/8 × 58 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
5833
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...