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Anghor, by Carven, 1956

Anghor

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Anghor is a 1956 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
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 long, flowing dress with a floral pattern. The dress is blue and features white flowers with green accents. The woman's back is turned to the viewer, and her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her shoulder. Her hair is styled in an updo. The background of the painting is a solid beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the woman's dress. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up 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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