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Ardoise, by Carven, 1951

Ardoise

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Ardoise is a 1951 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a blue dress, with a matching hat and white gloves. She is standing with her left hand on her hip and her right arm bent at the elbow, with her hand near her waist. The dress is a light blue color with darker blue swirls and has a full skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's face is not visible, as she is looking down and to the right. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to draw attention to the woman and her dress. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, as if the woman is preparing for a formal event. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Carven.

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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