Fan
Artist
Maker unknown
(Chinese)
Date1885-1900
MediumGoose feathers, peacock feathers, ivory, silk, brass
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4in. (33.7cm)
ClassificationsPERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Credit LineGift of Dr. & Mrs. James W.W. Dimon
Terms
Object number67.69
DescriptionFeather brisé fan with feathers mounted on blades; peacock tail feather “eye” on top of each white goose feather with a red silk tassel; painted chinoiserie scene with figures and Victorian roses on feathers; Pierced ivory monture with geometric patterning.On View
Not on viewCollections
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Label TextChinese fan makers began making peacock and goose feather fans for export to Europe and the Americas during the first quarter of the 19th century. Though some were plain, many were painted with gouache in a naïve style and gaudy colors that were meant to appeal to the Western market. The depiction of people on this fan is unusual.
