1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Fan is a 1650 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting, "The Fan," is an etching and engraving on laid paper, created in the 17th century by a French artist. The image depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a body of water, with boats and a bridge in the background. The scene is framed by an ornate border, featuring a dragon's head at the bottom and a banner with text at the top. The artist's use of etching and engraving techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The level of detail in the scene, from the clothing of the people to the architecture of the bridge, suggests a high level of skill and craftsmanship. For more information on the techniques used in this painting, you can explore the world of etching and drypoint.
Seventeenth-century French printmakers turned ink into story. Their tools were burin and acid, paper their stage. Look at the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper, her hands folded around faith, or The…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
