Unfinished Mosaic or Honeycomb Quilt Top
Unknown
c. 1840
Medium
Cotton, pieced plain weaves; some printed; some glazed; backed with paper
Dimensions
191.2 × 174 cm (75 1/4 × 68 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
79528
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...