Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. The work is a hand‑held fan depicting a garden scene populated by two elegantly attired figures.
About this work
Overview
The work is a hand‑held fan depicting a garden scene populated by two elegantly attired figures. One figure carries a lute, while the other holds a staff topped with a pink feather. The background is filled with trees and shrubs rendered in muted greens and browns, creating a tranquil yet lively atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a moment of leisure in an outdoor setting, emphasizing refined attire and musical activity. The gold‑patterned garments and the presence of a lute suggest a cultured, possibly aristocratic context, while the feathered staff adds a decorative, perhaps symbolic, element to the scene.
Technique & Style
The fan’s surface is densely detailed, with fine brushwork that delineates foliage, clothing patterns, and musical instruments. Its perimeter is embellished with gold thread and minute beads, giving the object a luxurious finish. The color palette relies on soft earth tones, contrasted by the metallic sheen of the garments and edging.
Context
Hand fans of this type were popular decorative objects in East Asian court and urban culture, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. The integration of music, fashion, and nature reflects common themes in contemporary visual arts, where everyday elegance was often celebrated in portable formats.
Artist & collection
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Continue through works from the same source collection.
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
