Brisé fan with depiction of allegorical figure of Music

Central engraving possibly Francesco Bartolozzi Italian

After Giovanni Battista Cipriani Italian

last quarter 18th century

Not on view

This prettily decorated fan exemplifies the more affordable, British-made response to exquisitely fine, and considerably more expensive, hand-carved ivory fans imported from China (such as The Met's fan, 65.80.13). In this example, the ivory has been drilled to achieve its lace-like patterning. The pictorial medallions, likewise, are rather less pricy: not painted on, but instead a colored engraving pasted in place.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Brisé fan with depiction of allegorical figure of Music
Artist: Central engraving possibly Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728–1815 Lisbon)
Artist: After Giovanni Battista Cipriani (Italian, Florence 1727–1785 Hammersmith (active London))
Date: last quarter 18th century
Culture: British
Medium: Pierced, gilded, and painted ivory; painted paper; printed and painted silk ribbon; glass
Dimensions: confirmed: 10 1/2 × 17 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (26.7 × 45.1 × 3.2 cm)
Classification: Fans
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Strong Shattuck, 1935
Object Number: 35.80.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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