Rok van zalmroze zijdedamast met moiré-effect
c. 1750 - c. 1770
Medium
damask
Dimensions
93
About this artwork
Gift of Jonkvrouw C.I. Six, 's-Graveland
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18th-century European fashion with this exquisite *Rok van zalmroze zijdedamast met moiré-effect*, or "Skirt of salmon-pink silk damask with moiré effect." Dating to around 1750–1770, this anonymous textile masterpiece measures approximately 93 cm in length and showcases the lavish craftsmanship of the Rococo era. The soft salmon-pink hue glows with the shimmering iridescence of silk damask—a reversible woven fabric where intricate floral or geometric patterns emerge from the interplay of satin and twill weaves, creating depth and luxury fit for aristocratic ward...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...