Bevy of CherubsMarie-Félix Parmentier · 1860

  • Art movementRococo
  • Creation date1860
  • MuseumThe Fan Museum
Fan with carved and gilt mother of pearl sticks, the guards carved in high relief with putti ascending a maypole. The double canepin leaf is painted on the recto with putti bearing a garland of polychrome flowers; signed E. Parmentier. The verso is painted with a Spanish crown and four winged insects; signed Alexandre.Parmentier, E. (French, d. 1875) Probably Eugénie Parmentier née Morin. She features in the Paris Salon of 1859 – 1867 with miniatures and portraits, and obtained a medal in 1864.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. He was one of the first fan makers to employ fashionable painters and designers.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Bevy of Cherubs
  • Artist: Marie-Félix Parmentier
  • Year: 1860
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Fan Museum
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: cherub art, fan collectible, fan painting
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

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Did "Bevy of Cherubs" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in France; the original work is in United Kingdom.

What is the creation date of "Bevy of Cherubs" by Marie-Félix Parmentier?

The creation of "Bevy of Cherubs" by Marie-Félix Parmentier is dated 1860.

What was Marie-Félix Parmentier's age when "Bevy of Cherubs" was created?

When "Bevy of Cherubs" was created in 1860, Marie-Félix Parmentier - born in 1821 - was 39 years old.

Where in Marie-Félix Parmentier's career does "Bevy of Cherubs" fall, given its date?

The 1860 date places "Bevy of Cherubs" in the Mature Period of Marie-Félix Parmentier's development.

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The colors of "Bevy of Cherubs" by Marie-Félix Parmentier have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

Which artist is "Bevy of Cherubs" attributed to?

"Bevy of Cherubs" is attributed to Marie-Félix Parmentier.

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