Wine Glass

Art Historical Context

This delicate wine glass, crafted around 1745, exemplifies the refined artistry of 18th-century European applied. Standing at 17.1 cm tall, it served as a drinking vessel in an era when glassware became a symbol of sophistication and leisure. Produced during the height of the Rococo period's influence, such pieces were often made in specialized workshops across Europe, where skilled artisans transformed molten glass into elegant forms through blowing, molding, and sometimes engraving techniques. Though the maker remains unknown, its presence in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection highlig...

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...