Wine Glass
18th century
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
15.6 × 7.6 cm (6 1/8 × 3 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
217255
Art Historical Context
This delicate wine glass, crafted in 18th-century Europe, exemplifies the refined applied arts of the period. Standing just 6 1/8 inches tall 3 inches wide, its modest dimensions suggest it was designed for intimate, everyday use—perhaps savoring fine wines during genteel gatherings. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's Department Applied Arts of Europe and classified as a drinking vessel, it reflects the era's growing appreciation for functional objects that blended utility with subtle elegance. Glassmaking in the 18th century reached new heights of technical sophistication across Europe...
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...