Sample book of swatches
Unknown
19th c.
Medium
Sample book of swatches: cotton, plain weave, block printed
Dimensions
52.1 × 37.5 × 11.7 cm (20 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 4 5/8 in.)
Classification
book
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
229401
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...