Woman Holding a Fan 1629

Abraham Bosse’s 1629 etching *Woman Holding a Fan* depicts a woman in fashionable attire, holding a large fan in her right hand. The woman is standing against a backdrop of a village setting with clouds in the sky. The etching showcases Bosse’s skill in representing the textures of clothing and the details of the architecture, highlighting the artist’s interest in the minute details of the everyday world. Bosse’s work is known for its sharp detail and masterful use of light and shadow, evident in this etching of a woman, perhaps of the time period.