“Fragment” by Italy (1525-75) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Fragment

Fragment

TitleFragment
ArtistItaly
Date1525-75 16th century
MediumSilk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk, broken warp chevron twill weave with supplementary warps forming cut, uncut, and solid velvet, embroidered with silk in couching and laid work
Classificationtextile
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineArt Institute of Chicago Purchase Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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