Fan
a painting by
Charles Eisen
(French, 1720–1778)
1780s
Object PlaceEngland or France
Medium/TechniqueSilk leaf painted in gouache, applied brass sequins; carved and pierced ivory sticks and guards; paste
DimensionsGuard: 28.0 cm (11 in.); maximum open: 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); arc: 155°
Credit LineOldham Collection
Accession number1976.242
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976.
