Textile
1835â45
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund
Accession Number
1977-65-1
About this artwork
Vertically symmetrical repeat of two offset isolated Gothic-style windows surrounded by a leafy vine which shelters two birds, one of which is protecting a nest with eggs. Dark brown background.
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...