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Artwork Description

Fan with mother of pearl sticks and guards applied with a lace-like filigree of pierced white mother of pearl. One guard is applied with a gold monogram and crown.The double canepin leaf is painted on the recto with a bucolic scene of figures in a landscape. The verso is painted with a diamond shaped coronet and monogram set in the centre and two further vignettes with cameos of putti. Signed and dated Alexandre, 1863.Alexandre, Félix (French, b. 1823) Designer and painter, who rose to fame during the 1850s to become fan-maker to Empress Eugenie, the Queen of the Netherlands and Queen Victoria.

Artist Biography

alexandre, félix (maker), a renowned french designer and painter, was born in paris in 1823 and died in 1891. he rose to fame during the 1850s and became fan-maker to empress eugénie, the queen of the netherlands, and queen victoria. his exquisite fans are highly sought after by the european elite and are often given as gifts to mark special occasions.

early life and career

félix alexandre began his career painting and designing textiles and wallpaper. he joined the house of desrochers in 1849 as a fan painter specializing in flowers. after marrying m. desrochers' daughter, he took over the business and started manufacturing fans that were quickly recognized as the finest in the world.

artistic style and notable works

alexandre's fans are known for their high-quality materials and intricate designs, often featuring fashionable themes and motifs of the time. some notable works include shepherdess, a fan with mother-of-pearl sticks and guards applied with a lace-like filigree of pierced white mother of pearl. another notable work is bevy of cherubs, a fan painted by parmentier e. and made by alexandre félix, which showcases the artist's skill in painting flowers and birds.

museums and collections

alexandre's fans can be found in various museums and collections, including the fan museum in greenwich, united kingdom. the museum has an impressive collection of fans, including those made by alexandre félix. for more information about the museum and its collections, visit the fan museum page on WahooArt.com.

legacy and impact

alexandre's work had a significant impact on the world of fan design and art. he was one of the first fan makers to employ fashionable painters and designers, and his fans are considered some of the finest examples of french fan-making. his legacy can be seen in the many museums and collections that showcase his work, including musee felix ziem in martigues, france.

félix alexandre's fans are known for their high-quality materials and intricate designs.
his fans often feature fashionable themes and motifs of the time.
alexandre's work can be found in various museums, including the fan museum and musee felix ziem.

for more information about alexandre félix and his work, visit alexandre, félix (maker) page on WahooArt.com. you can also learn more about the history of fan design and art by visiting fan (accessory) page on wikipedia.

alexandre, félix (maker)

1823 - 1891 , France

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Figurative/Genre Art
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Birmingham School of Art']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Henry Raeburn']
Date Of Birth: 1823
Date Of Death: 1901
Full Name: William Oliver Williams
Nationality: English
Notable Artworks:
- Portrait of a Young Woman
- Various genre scenes
Place Of Birth: Worcester, England

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