Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Impressionist artist A. Soldé. It dates from 1860 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, a fan created by A. Soldé in 1860, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The artwork depicts a lively 19th-century park scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene showcases individuals in period attire engaging in leisurely activities amidst a natural setting, with men in suits and hats and women in voluminous skirts and vibrant dresses, highlighting everyday life in the era.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft color palette (greens, blues, pastels) with strategic darker accents for shading, the work demonstrates meticulous detail in both human figures and natural elements, achieving a sense of realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1860 by A. Soldé, the fan is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no additional provenance details provided.
Context
While the specific context of its creation is not detailed, the fan reflects the aesthetic tastes and leisure activities of the 19th-century bourgeoisie.
Legacy
The legacy of Eventail plié is not extensively outlined in available information, though its preservation in a museum suggests recognition of its cultural or artistic value.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist worked in watercolor around 1860, making small objects feel precise. Their Eventail plié is a folded fan painted in delicate washes. Fans were everyday accessories, not gallery pieces, so each stroke had to…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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