Eventail brisé
1825
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1825
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This fan is made of light wood with a scalloped edge. The handle is carved and wrapped in a thin ribbon. Tiny dots line the fan’s surface, forming patterns. Three round decorations show flowers or leaves in bright colors. The fan’s name means "broken fan," but it looks carefully made. The flowers on it are painted in watercolor. Look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create bright colors.
