Table Cover
Unknown
17th century
Medium
Silk, plain weave; edged with silk, plain gauze weave; embroidered with silk in satin and stem stitches
Dimensions
170.3 × 115 cm (67 × 45 1/4 in.); Point repeat: H.: 45.8 cm (18 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
121842
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...