Fan 19th century

This 19th-century fan, created by the French artist Sauvage, is a delicate and intricate piece of decorative art. The fan features a delicate ivory-colored paper leaf with a hand-painted design of pink roses and green leaves, characteristic of the Romantic era's appreciation for nature. The fan's sticks are made from mother-of-pearl, adding a shimmering, iridescent quality to the piece. This object, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating these beautiful and functional objects.