A finely painted fan leaf of semi-circular form, set within a shaped gilt metal frame, the upper edge fitted with a suspension loop. The composition depicts a biblical scene—likely Christ addressing or healing a gathered group—arranged across a continuous landscape. The central figure, clad in pale drapery and raised slightly above the others, gestures outward in a teaching or blessing pose, while surrounding figures in varied classical dress respond with attentive and animated expressions. The scene unfolds laterally, making effective use of the fan’s original arc to create a sense of narrative progression.
Executed in delicate miniature brushwork, the painting employs a muted yet harmonious palette of soft pinks, ochres, greens, and blues, set against a darkened ground that enhances the figures’ luminosity. Fine vertical striations across the surface correspond to the original fan sticks, now absent, confirming the object’s origin as a dismantled fan leaf.
The gilt metal frame, likely a later addition, follows the curvature of the leaf and incorporates a central lower aperture referencing the fan’s pivot point. Its reflective surface provides a formal contrast to the subdued tones of the painting while facilitating its transformation into a display object.
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 inches – 27cm
Width: 20.5 inches – 52cm
Depth: 1 inches – 3cm
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