Artwork
Eventail plié
Eventail plié is an unspecified work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. The object is a hand‑held fan whose surface bears a painted scene.
About this work
Overview
The object is a hand‑held fan whose surface bears a painted scene. The composition depicts several figures dressed in period attire, some engaged in combat, set within a landscaped park that includes trees and a distant building. The fan’s frame is finished in gold ornamentation and it rests on a white‑colored handle, suggesting a decorative purpose as well as utility.
Subject & Meaning
The painted tableau presents a narrative of conflict amid a leisurely outdoor setting, juxtaposing martial activity with the tranquility of a park.
The painted tableau presents a narrative of conflict amid a leisurely outdoor setting, juxtaposing martial activity with the tranquility of a park. The attire of the participants reflects an earlier historical era, hinting at a nostalgic or romanticized view of past events. The inclusion of both combatants and spectators may convey themes of social order, spectacle, or the tension between violence and nature.
Technique & Style
Executed with fine, colorful brushwork, the image displays a high level of detail, from the folds of clothing to the foliage and architectural elements. The use of vivid pigments against the fan’s light background enhances contrast, while the gold decorative motifs on the frame complement the painted scene, indicating an integrated aesthetic typical of luxury accessories from earlier centuries.
History & Provenance
The fan’s materials and stylistic qualities suggest it originates from a period when painted fans were popular accessories among the affluent, likely dating to the 18th or early 19th century. Its preservation of intricate artwork and ornamental metalwork points to a provenance linked to private ownership rather than institutional collection, though specific ownership records are not provided.
Artist & collection
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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