Eventail brisé
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Eventail brisé is a 1750 unspecified by Vanier, depicting applique, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This fan shows a painted scene of three people walking in a garden. The colors are soft—greens, pinks, and blues—with trees and a building in the background. One person holds a red parasol, and the others wear long dresses. The fan’s handle and edges are decorated with a different pattern in reds and golds, almost like a separate artwork. The watercolor looks delicate, with thin lines and gentle shading. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique to create light, airy effects.
