Sarape
Unknown
before 1800
Medium
Cotton and wool, tapestry weave; joined with cotton, needle-made knotted insert; plied and knotted warp fringe; two loom widths joined; all selvages present
Dimensions
245 × 135 cm (96 3/8 × 53 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
37213
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...