Picture
18th/19th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Medium
Silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip wrapped cotton in satin, single satin and stem stitches; laidwork and couching
Dimensions
138.8 × 72.4 cm (54 5/8 × 28 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183445
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...