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Unknown
1675/1700
Medium
Silk, integrated compound weave of warp-float faced satin weave and weft-float faced twill weave
Dimensions
271.7 × 26.8 cm (106 3/4 × 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
24080
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...