Vassiliev Foundation: Accessories: Fan [2012.3.3.3.AC.FA.C1780.FR]

Fan

Accessories

Inventory number

2012.3.3.3.AC.FA.C1780.FR

Description

Fan decorated in the center with a gouache drawing depicting a gallant scene in a bucolic landscape, from either side ovals, in which are painted an exotic bird. The rest of the sheet is embroidered with golden sequins, on a ivory mount finely carved and openwork, decorated with gold and silver inlays.

Materials

Ivory
Paper
Sequins
Gouache

Origin

circa 1780 France

Dimensions

Length : 51 cm
Height : 28 cm

Exhibition History

2018.3.30 - 2018.9.23 - "Secrets of silhouettes", Provencal Costume and Jewellery Museum, Grasse, France