Fan
Unknown
c. 1853
Medium
Painted white silk, rose wreaths and scrolling ornaments; ivory sticks, pierced and decorated with silver; pearl rivet
Dimensions
Overall: H.: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Guard: D.: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
75314
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...