Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Impressionist artist Faucon. It dates from 1881 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 Faucon in 1881, is a watercolor work housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It features a folded fan against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a fan with a dual design: the upper half showcases a vibrant floral bouquet in pink, yellow, and purple hues, while the lower half presents a brown, fan-shaped motif. The composition conveys elegance through the interplay of floral and geometric elements.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the piece exhibits visible brushstrokes, imparting a textured quality. The artist's use of watercolor achieves a delicate, elegant effect, characteristic of the medium's transparency and fluidity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1881 by Faucon, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. For additional context on the artist, Faucon (Maison) may provide further insights.
Artist & collection
Artist
French fans in the 1880s carried folding fans that doubled as tiny watercolor canvases—Faucon’s Eventail plié pairs silk leaves with delicate paint, each fold revealing a new scene.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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