Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist E. Espagna. It dates from 1886 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, created by E. Espagna in 1886, is a painted fan housed at the Museum of Ethnography. Its delicate design and portability suggest it was intended for personal, decorative use.
Subject & Meaning
The fan depicts a leisure scene: two elegantly dressed women observing a horse race, accompanied by a parasol, a large hat, and floral surroundings. The composition reflects the social and recreational pursuits of the era.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft, pastel hues (pinks, greens, blues), the work features delicate brushwork and floral accents. The artist's signature is discreetly integrated into the corner of the design.
History & Provenance
Created in 1886 by E. Espagna, the fan is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Its provenance prior to the museum is not detailed here.
Context
Typical of 19th-century European accessories, such fans served as vehicles for miniature artworks, paralleling broader artistic movements like Impressionism in their use of light and color.
Artist & collection
Artist
A late-19th-century artist known only as E. Espagna filled folded fans with small painted scenes. In Eventail plié (1886) you can spot lace collars and flower-strewn doorsteps—quiet glimpses of drawing rooms and back…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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