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Fan

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a hand-held fan decorated with illustrations of birds and floral motifs in pastel shades. The fan is a combination of soft browns and golds, blending with the design. A string with a tassel is attached to the base of the fan.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3221 × 4242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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