Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fan
Object name
Fan
Date
1900-1930
Medium
Paper, wood, metal
Dimensions
16 x 8 5/8 x 1/4 in. unfolded
Description
This woman's folding hand fan is printed on one side with a gold ornately bordered scene of seven women in classical robes sitting by a stone structure in a forrest. The reverse reads "Compliments of the Hotel Knickerbocker