Scene from Roman History
Unknown
n.d.
Medium
Red chalk, with touches of graphite and incising, on cream laid paper
Dimensions
37 × 39.2 cm (14 5/8 × 15 7/16 in.)
Classification
drawings (visual works)
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
85272
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...