Fragment
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Curatorial Overview

Fragment is an internationally celebrated Silk, cut, uncut, voided velvet with additional patterning wefts in gold foil against plain weave foundation created by Italy (c. 1600). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Object Details

Dimensions54 × 18.5 cm (21 1/4 × 7 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Italy

Renaissance • Italy • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries