About The Artist
The anonymity of an artist can arise from several historical and cultural factors. In certain eras or societies, artworks were often products of collective endeavors rather than individual creations, leading to a lack of attribution. Additionally, historical records, vital for identifying artists, m...
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Artist: Unknown Artist
Price: $1,750.00
Medium: Printmaking
Ship From Rockville, MD
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Materials: Watercolor on board
Dimensions: 24" x 17"
Condition: Fine. Slight scratch to lower left edge.
Finish: Unframed
About the Item: "Artist's proof watercolor" by an unknown artist depicting a woman on her balcony overlooking a village and gazing into a mirror on a full moon night. Title in pencil in lower left margin with artist’s proof mark in lower center margin. Signed lower right. Matted in black velour with inner gold trim. Mat measuring 28" x 21".
About The Artist
The anonymity of an artist can arise from several historical and cultural factors. In certain eras or societies, artworks were often products of collective endeavors rather than individual creations, leading to a lack of attribution. Additionally, historical records, vital for identifying artists, may have been lost, damaged, or never created, particularly in periods where literacy and record-keeping were limited. Moreover, some artists may have deliberately chosen anonymity, eschewing personal fame to focus on the universal or communal message of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice or a consequence of the socio-historical context in which the artist worked.
