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Eventail en plumes

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1880

unspecified

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Still Life Flower Gilding Hand Fan Ivory Plume

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Eventail en plumes is a 1880 unspecified by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting shows a hand fan with a delicate design. The fan is made of ivory and has a satin ribbon tied around it. The design features flowers and leaves, with some parts gilded for extra shine. The fan is painted in watercolor, with soft colors that give it a gentle look. The artist used glazing to add depth and shine to the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the technique of glazing.