Valance
1620/60s
Medium
Silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; appliquéd with hemp and linen, plain weaves; embroidered with silk and silk chenille in satin and tent stitches; laid work and couching raised work over cotton padding; and embroidered with silk and feathers in running, satin, single satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; edged with silk, plied cords and cotton, plain weave; lined with linen, plain weave
Dimensions
84.3 × 222.5 cm (33 1/8 × 87 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
131983
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...