Fan

1935/1942

Frank Maurer

Associated Names
Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an ornate, feathered hand fan fully opened. The fan consists of segments decorated with light pink and beige fabric and delicate white feathers. The color palette includes soft pastels of pink, beige, and creamy white against a neutral background. The fan is centered in the image, with the handle pointing downwards towards the bottom left, and the feathers spread outwards in a semi-circle taking up most of the space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 36.2 cm (14 7/8 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2719

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570274

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