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Folding fan with a paper leaf featuring a colored copper engraving depicting two gentlemen and three ladies, mount of tortoiseshell or horn
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Folding fan with a paper leaf featuring a colored copper engraving depicting two gentlemen and three ladies, mount of tortoiseshell or horn

anonymous · c. 1830 - c. 1840 · cutting; engraving; tortoise shell; copper (metal); paper; ink; gilt paint; gouache (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Folding fan with a paper leaf showing a copper engraving with a colored image where two gentlemen and three ladies in costumes are centrally depicted; the ladies on the right, sitting or standing by a table with a green cloth, the gentlemen standing on the left side. The scene appears to be on a terrace and is against a blue-green background in gouache. On both sides four red-pink flowers and floral motifs in gold paint. The colored copper engraving on the back of the leaf shows a man in a costume inspired by the Middle Ages; in his right hand he holds the reins of a white horse standing behind him; opposite him a woman who with one hand fills a jug with water and with the other points to the man; at the edge of the image: F.C. No. 608. The mount is of tortoiseshell or horn, openwork and has 18 non-connected ribs. The disc at the pin and the pin are of copper.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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vouwwaaier
Credit lineVouwwaaier met blad van papier waarop een kopergravure met een ingekleurde afbeelding waar twee heren en drie dames centraal staan afgebeeld, montuur van schildpad of hoorn. c. 1830 - c. 1840. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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