Folding fan of painted paper

Accession number 43.91.35

Unique identifier MNY113843

Description Painted paper leaf fan. Recto depicting Europa being carried off to sea by Zeus in the guise of a bull ("The Rape of Europa"), with floral garland border. Verso with pink and yellow striped bow, floral bouquets at sides, and blue scrolling ribbon border. Monture of pierced (ajouré) and carved ivory, painted and gilded, with C-scroll motifs, flowers and central trophy of the Arts; dyed ivory (?) rivet button.

Dated 1740-1749

Object Type fan (costume accessory)

Medium gilding (technique), ivory (tooth component), paint (coating), paper (fiber product)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 13.7 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 35.0 cm at 300dpi

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