Panel (Pillar Design)
Unknown
1830/35
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; roller printed; additional colors added by block or surface roller
Dimensions
61 × 55.1 cm (24 × 21 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
49020
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...