Artwork

Eventail plié

Eventail plié, by Unknown, unspecified, 1886
Eventail plié, by Unknown, unspecified, 1886

Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1886 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 depicting a couple in a garden. The artwork is characterized by its delicate, layered paint and folded structure.

Subject & Meaning

The fan shows a man and woman standing together, surrounded by trees, flowers, and birds. The woman wears a light dress, while the man is dressed in dark attire with a red hat.

Technique & Style

The paint is applied in a soft, sketch-like manner, with visible layering and slight fading. The fan's construction is evident, with a handle and ribs visible when folded.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known