Long Shawl
1840/45
Medium
Wool, double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weave, woven in rectangular sections; attached "Harlequin" tabs of pieced twill weaves; embroidered in darning, flat, and stem stitches; main warp fringe
Dimensions
334.1 × 148.8 cm (131 3/8 × 58 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
71307
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...