Artwork
Aux Chinoiseries
Aux Chinoiseries is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. This open fan features a lace-like center with slender, pale sticks and ornate gold frames along its edges.
About this work
Overview
This open fan features a lace-like center with slender, pale sticks and ornate gold frames along its edges. Each frame contains a miniature painted scene, depicting various subjects such as figures in attire, floral motifs, and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The fan's miniature scenes within gold frames, resembling portrait lockets, imply a decorative piece likely intended for elegance and refinement, suggesting its use in a context valuing delicacy and ornateness.
Technique & Style
The fan showcases intricate lace-like design, thin sticks, and gold detailing, hinting at the use of gilding, a technique often associated with luxury and precision, contributing to its overall delicate and fancy appearance.
Context
The style and craftsmanship suggest the fan was designed for a setting where ornateness and elegance were prized, possibly in a European or European-influenced context where such decorative items were fashionable.
Legacy
While specific impact or notable ownership is not highlighted, the fan represents a type of decorative art piece that reflects the aesthetic values of its time, with its gilding and miniature scenes characteristic of a particular era's taste for intricate, luxurious accessories.
Artist & collection
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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