Two Printing Blocks
Unknown
c. 1860
Medium
Wood and metal
Classification
printing blocks (printing surfaces)
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
108790
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...