This paper Spanish folding fan depicts a chromolithograph bullfight scene and has enameled wood ribs. The central figures are a group of toreadors dressed in traditional colorful costumes who are walking into an arena. Light-skinned men on horseback are on each side dressed in black outfits and wearing plumed hats. A white horse on the left and a brown on the right. Toreadors on horseback follow them into the arena. A large stadium audience can be seen in the background. The ribs of this fan are painted white and delicately decorated with gold and blue dots and cross-hatching towards the paper fan. Attached to the ribs is a pink tassel. The two end ribs of the fan are painted red with the same pattern as the other ribs. The reverse side is a lilac color.
Spanish
Folding Fan: Spanish Bullfighter,
late 19th century
Chromoligthograph with enamaled wood ribs
,
38.1 cm (15 in.)
Object details
Accession number
U33w120
Primary Creator
Spanish
Full title
Folding Fan: Spanish Bullfighter
Creation Date
late 19th century
Provenance
Probably purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1888.
Dimensions
38.1 cm (15 in.)
Display Media
Chromoligthograph with enamaled wood ribs
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Vatichino
Bibliography
Ellen Dennis. "A Note on the Fans in the Collection." Fenway Court (1984), p. 45. (as Spanish, dated probably late 19th century)
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.