Picture
18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Medium
Silk, combined twill weave; embroidered with silk in knot, single satin, satin and stem stitches; painted; edges with silk and cotton, satin damask weave
Dimensions
88.3 × 59.7 cm (34 3/4 × 23 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183443
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...