Eventail brisé
1730
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
1730
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Eventail brisé is a 1730 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Applique, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This fan is open, showing a series of small painted scenes. Each panel has people dressed in old-fashioned clothes—men in coats, women in skirts—walking or sitting in a park. The colors are soft greens, reds, and yellows, with trees and buildings in the background. The edges of the fan are decorated with patterns in blue and gold. The fan’s name, *Eventail brisé*, means "broken fan," likely because it’s missing some panels. It’s made of satin and painted with watercolor, giving it a delicate, slightly faded look. If you like this, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
