Valance
Unknown
Early 20th century
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with rayon in Cretan, individual back, and stem stitches
Dimensions
211.4 × 28.3 cm (83 1/4 × 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183415
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...