Panel
Unknown
Late 19th/early 20th century (based on a 15th century design)
Medium
Cotton and rayon, warp-float faced satin weave self-patterned by reversing of faces and areas of ground weft floats
Dimensions
131 × 123.4 cm (51 1/2 × 48 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
103051
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...