Panel
1775/1800
Medium
Silk, satin weave with pattern inserted in weft floats
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
26287
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk panel, created between 1775 and 1800, exemplifies the luxurious textiles of the late 18th century Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's Textiles, it showcases the era's fascination with opulent fabrics for fashion, furnishings, and interiors. During this period, coinciding with the American Revolution and Enlightenment ideals, silk production flourished in Europe and America, symbolizing wealth and refinement among the elite. The panel's medium—satin weave silk with patterns inserted via weft floats—highlights advanced weaving techniques. Satin weave creates a smooth, l...
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...