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Eventail pliant

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1845

unspecified

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

Romanticism Early 19th Century Still Life Feather Flower Hand Fan Plume Silver

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Eventail pliant is a 1845 unspecified by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Feather, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting depicts a hand fan with a floral design and a landscape scene. The fan is made of taffeta and features a silver handle. The landscape scene shows people in a garden, with trees, flowers, and a small pond. The fan is decorated with feathers and has a delicate, intricate design. The painting is done in watercolor, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. The fan is depicted in a way that suggests it is a treasured object, perhaps a gift or a symbol of status. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, with its emphasis on beauty and emotion. To learn more about this style, look up the art movement Romanticism.