Fan

ca. 1890–95

Not on view

Donzel, father and son, painted fans for the top Parisian fan makers including Duvelleroy, Kees, and Rodien. They also offered painting courses for women. Many of their fan designs, such as this one, adopt a neo-Rococo style inspired by the eighteenth century and feature courting subjects and amorous themes.

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Title: Fan
Artist: Jules Donzel, fils (French, 1865 – 1927)
Date: ca. 1890–95
Culture: French
Medium: Opaque watercolor on parchment; shell
Dimensions: 14 x 26 3/4 x 14 in. (35.6 x 67.9 x 35.6 cm)
Classification: Fans
Credit Line: Gift of Edith Sonnenschein, in memory of her parents, Jenny and Alfred Wertheimer, 1987
Object Number: 1987.123.2
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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