Eventail plié
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This fan shows a woman in a light pink dress and a straw hat, holding a fan of her own. Around her are small scenes: cherubs playing, a tree with pink flowers, and a violin. The background is mostly white with soft watercolor details. The artist used watercolor to keep the look light and airy, almost like a sketch. The fan’s handle is dark with gold designs. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin, transparent layers to create depth.
