Scroll
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. 1840
Medium
Mount and lower scroll bar fragments: silk, 4:1 satin damask weave; center panel: silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk in satin and stem stitches; couching and laidwork; painted; cord: rayon, braid over cotton cores
Dimensions
165.2 × 72.1 cm (65 × 28 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
183410
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...