Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by A. Rodien. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Eventail plié is a painting by A. Rodien, created around 1850. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a intricately designed, folded fan featuring a watercolor scene of nude figures in a lush landscape. The fan's edges are adorned with a pattern of seashells and skin, and a golden plume is attached to its center.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases the artist's use of watercolor and glazing techniques, achieving a soft, ethereal effect. The fan's design and the painting's execution demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist painted delicate watercolors on fan leaves and biblical scenes. Look at their folding fans: Eventail brisé and Eventail plié show soft washes of color and fine linework. They also illustrated L'Histoire de…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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