Fan 1775 - 1800

carving, textile, paper

goth

repetition of black

carving

mother

black and white photography

structure

sculpture

textile

leaf

paper

text

black and white theme

unrealistic statue

cupid

england

black colour

repetition of black colour

15_18th-century

men

costume

statue

This hand-painted fan, created by renowned artist Benjamin West between 1775 and 1800, depicts a classical scene with figures in a landscape. The delicate brushstrokes and intricate details on the fan's surface capture the dynamism of the scene. The fan is a testament to West's versatility as an artist and showcases the popularity of classical subjects in the 18th century. It is currently on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.