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Fan with mother of pearl sticks backed with burgau (a type of sea snail shell prized for its iridescent, translucent quality). The guards are encased in gold inset with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. The gold loop is shaped to form a double
Questions & Answers
Can I examine "The Ball" in more detail?
"The Ball" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.
Can "The Ball" by Alexandre, Félix (Maker), held at The Fan Museum, be legally reproduced?
The original "The Ball" is at The Fan Museum, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
What was Alexandre, Félix (Maker)'s age when "The Ball" was created?
When "The Ball" was created in 1870, Alexandre, Félix (Maker) - born in 1823 - was 47 years old.
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About this artwork
- Title: The Ball
- Artist: Alexandre, Félix (Maker)
- Year: 1870
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Fan Museum
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow