Long Shawl
1825/1875
Medium
Wool, double interlocking twill tapestry weave, woven in rectangular sections; "Harlequin" tabs of twill weaves; embroidered with wool in back, flat, fly, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; embroidered with silk in long and short stitches; warp fringe
Dimensions
355.9 × 149.9 cm (140 1/8 × 59 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
75298
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...