Six Horses Grazing
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Medium
Ink and light color on silk
Dimensions
144.2 × 93.4 × 98.8 cm (56 3/4 × 36 3/4 × 38 7/8 in.)
Classification
ink or chalk wash
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
49643
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...