BK-1970-270
ca. 1815 - ca. 1825
Medium
bobbin lace
Dimensions
2; 6; 255
About this artwork
length 255 cm x width 6 cm x 2 cm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring *BK-1970-270*, an exquisite anonymous bobbin lace created around 1815–1825. Measuring an impressive 255 cm in length and just 6 cm in width (with a depth of 2 cm), this delicate strip exemplifies the artistry of early 19th-century lace-making. Its slender, elongated form suggests it was likely designed as a decorative border orounce for garments, shawls, or household linens, highlighting the era's fascination with ornamental textiles. Bobbin lace, the medium here, is a labor-intensive technique originating in Europe during the Renaissance and peaking in popula...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...