Who created "Sampler"?

Sampler was created by Unknown in 19th century.

When was "Sampler" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Is "Sampler" in the public domain?

Yes, Sampler is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sampler

Q: What medium is "Sampler"?

Sampler is Linen, plain weave; cut and drawnwork; embroidered with silk floss, and silk yarns in darning, double faggot, hem, interlocking, knotted and overcast stitches; embroidered in the back, cross, detached chain, double running, feather, hem, interlacing, long-armed cross, running, atin, and stem stitches.

Unknown

19th century

Medium

Linen, plain weave; cut and drawnwork; embroidered with silk floss, and silk yarns in darning, double faggot, hem, interlocking, knotted and overcast stitches; embroidered in the back, cross, detached chain, double running, feather, hem, interlacing, long-armed cross, running, atin, and stem stitches

Dimensions

56.2 × 104.8 cm (22 1/8 × 41 1/4 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

21853

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...

Sampler

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