Atelier waar waaiers worden beschilderd 1751 - 1772

This engraving by A.J. Defehrt, titled "Atelier waar waaiers worden beschilderd" (Workshop where fans are painted), depicts a scene from the 18th century. The image showcases a workshop with a woman painting a fan. The bottom half of the artwork provides close-up views of different tools and components used in fan-making, like handles, sticks, and a grid for painting. This illustration provides insight into the techniques and materials used in the craft of fan painting during the Rococo period. It is a valuable piece of documentation for understanding the history of fan making and its associated crafts.