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English: Pleated Fan (France), 1750–1780   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Pleated Fan (France), 1750–1780
Description
English: Pleated fan. Linen leaf painted with gouache. Design showing a central scene of a young man seated on a bench near a standing woman holding a long floral garland. A bird flies above them carrying a note in its beak. Altar of love at the left and a cartouche with trophies at right. Design outlined in silvered chain stitch. Embroidered with spangles. Gilt flourishes near the edges and gilt medallions on either side of the central scene. Sequins on trees and cartouche. Carved and gilded ivory sticks with silver and touches of red.
Date 1750–1780
Medium linen leaf painted with gouache and embroidered with metallic yarns in chain stitch and sequins; carved, incised and pierced ivory sticks with applied metallic foil
Dimensions H x W: 26 x 47 cm (10 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Textiles
Accession number
1931-6-117
Credit line Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
Notes
  • Type: Pleated fan
  • Country: France
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