Fan
Dateca. 1730
MediumPainted paper, Tortoise Shell sticks, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Gilt Paint, Copper Alloy Pivot
DimensionsLength: 9 1/2"; Width: 15 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-228
DescriptionFolding fan with paper mount in a classical Roman scene with figures about altar with sacrificial bullock. The central figure depicts a man in gold, Roman armor and a blue cloak on his knee in dispair while a woman in red and gold robes stands next to him. To the right of them, a figure in a red cloak places an animal pelt on the alter. In the back of the scene, another man lays on the ground with a small calf. To the right, of center are Roman soldiers, a red and gold throne, and a large grey object, likely a shield. On the reverse is a large floral spray centered among small sprays, birds, butterflies. Tortoiseshell sticks and guards inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver pique.Construction History:
1. ca. 1730: Initial construction
2. January 19, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter Shop
Label TextThe classical scene painted on this fan suggests that its owner was well-educated and familiar with mythological stories. The story may be that of Theseus.
Exhibition(s)
1786 (dated)
possibly ca. 1820
c.1775-1785
1760-1780
1750-1760
1760-1780
1845-1847
1750-1760
c. 1775