Artwork
Eventail brisé
Eventail brisé is an unspecified work on paper by Vanier. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Eventail brisé is a fan created by Vanier around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The fan features a painted scene of three people strolling in a garden, with a building and trees in the background. One figure holds a red parasol, while the others wear long dresses, evoking a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The watercolor painting is characterized by soft colors, including greens, pinks, and blues, with delicate thin lines and gentle shading. The fan's handle and edges are decorated with a distinct pattern in reds and golds, creating a contrasting visual effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Paul Mousseau’s paintings feel like they’re still drying. The artist spent years as a window washer in Montreal, and you can see the light in his watercolors—it’s the kind that bounces off glass and makes quick,…
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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