Eventail plié
1900
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From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1900
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From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This fan is open, showing pale pink and cream sections with painted white flowers and green leaves. The edges have scalloped lace trim, and the handle is wrapped in a light ribbon tied in a bow. The fan’s sticks are decorated with small silver dots along the edges. The flowers look delicate, almost like they’re made of paper. The artist used watercolor to paint them, which gives a soft, slightly see-through look. Check out watercolor to see how artists use thin, layered paint to create light effects.
