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Amélie, by Carven, 1953

Amélie

Carven

1953

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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Overview

Amélie is a 1953 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a pink dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right arm extended to the side. The dress features a low neckline and a full skirt with a ruffled hem. The woman's dark hair is styled in a short bob, and she wears red lipstick. The background of the painting is a solid beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the subject. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the woman's pose and expression conveying a sense of confidence and poise. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the technique of cross-hatching.

About the artist

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.

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