Eventail plié
1800
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From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This fan shows a painted scene of five women in flowing robes. Two women on the right hold shields and a spear, while the others stand near a deer. The background has a fence and trees, and the whole image is framed by gold dots and swirls. The fan’s handle is silver with a scalloped edge. The gold details on the border look like tiny leaves or flowers, adding a fancy touch. The women’s clothes and the deer suggest a mix of nature and ancient themes. Look up gilding to see how artists used gold leaf to make decorations shine.
