Fan

Curatorial Overview

“Fan is an internationally celebrated Ivory guards and sticks, etched and carved; metal and mother-of-pearl insets; paper mount painted; gold leaf; metal pin with imitation gemstones created by France (18th century). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.”

Object Details

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

Dimensions29.5 × 50.5 cm (11 5/8 × 19 7/8 in.)

Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago

Credit LineGift of the Antiquarian Society

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of France

Baroque • France • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

Continuous Discovery