Fan

Painted by Benjamin West (American, 1728–1836) England

Curatorial Overview

“Fan is an internationally celebrated Ivory guards and sticks, carved; paper mount, painted; gold leaf; metal pin with mother-of-pearl created by Benjamin West (1775/1800). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

MediumIvory guards and sticks, carved; paper mount, painted; gold leaf; metal pin with mother-of-pearl

Dimensions28.8 × 50.4 cm (11 1/4 × 19 11/16 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LineGift of the Antiquarian Society

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Painted by Benjamin West (American, 1728–1836) England

18th Century • England • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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