Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Impressionist artist Guironnet. It dates from 1880 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 Guironnet in 1880, is a hand-painted fan currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The fan depicts a serene scene of four women in light attire gathered near a fence, set against a backdrop of a tree and flowers. The imagery likely captures a moment of daily life or a narrative, characteristic of the artistic tradition of storytelling through fans.
Technique & Style
Guironnet employed watercolor to achieve delicate, soft-hued details, evident in the women's flowing sleeves and the fence's simple lines. The fan's handle features a carved floral pattern, complemented by a simple tassel.
History & Provenance
Created in 1880, the fan is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
During its time, such fans were often hand-painted to illustrate everyday life or tell stories, reflecting a popular artistic expression of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Guironnet painted delicate watercolors in the late 1800s. One example is *Eventail plié* (1880), a small folded fan showing flowers and ribbons in soft washes. Their work sits in the same quiet corner of the era when…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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