Children’s games, fan by Louise Gatzert, circa 1890–95
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Children’s games, fan by Louise Gatzert, circa 1890–95
A large fan, the skin leaf delicately painted depicting children playing near a fountain under the watchful eye of a princess or sorceress.
The scene is idealised, blending soft colours and set in ancient times, in the style of the painter William Bouguereau.
Signed by the French artist L. Gatzert (Louise Gatzert), a painter in Paris and a pupil of Levasseur de Donzel. She exhibited at the Salon from 1877 to 1881.
The sticks and guard are engraved and gilded with gold and silver leaf.
Very good condition
H: 35 cm
With its case
The scene is idealised, blending soft colours and set in ancient times, in the style of the painter William Bouguereau.
Signed by the French artist L. Gatzert (Louise Gatzert), a painter in Paris and a pupil of Levasseur de Donzel. She exhibited at the Salon from 1877 to 1881.
The sticks and guard are engraved and gilded with gold and silver leaf.
Very good condition
H: 35 cm
With its case
