Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by Radigue, M.. 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 painted fan created by M. Radigue around 1850. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The fan depicts a serene scene: a woman in a pink dress stands in a garden with a small house and trees in the background. A winding path leads into the distance, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in soft colors, achieved through the use of thin paint layers, likely watercolor. The fan's handle and guard feature intricate cut-out metal patterns, adding to its decorative appeal.
Artist & collection
Artist
M. Radigue painted delicate, folded shapes in watercolor, often framing calm moments with sharp creases. One sheet in the bundle shows Eventail plié—an actual fan, collapsed and shadowed in soft washes of pale blue and…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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