Parasol
Unknown
c.1870
Medium
Black Chantilly lace over white surah; lined with thin black silk; straight ivory handle carved with design of grapes and leaves. Steel frame, tubing enameled black; modern fastening
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3875
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...