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Fan Design [recto]

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a fan with intricate designs. The drawing includes a central figure surrounded by swirling forms. The figure sits atop a creature with a face and is flanked by two smaller, winged beings. Floral motifs, butterflies, and ladybugs are present. The composition is framed within a semi-circular fan shape, detailed in pencil on a muted paper background. The style suggests a graceful and delicate approach to the elements.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1906
Medium
graphite on green paper
Dimensions
5406 × 3216 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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