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Bernique, by Carven, 1952

Bernique

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Bernique is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting depicts a woman dressed in a purple outfit, with a jacket and skirt. The jacket features a high collar and buttons down the front, while the sleeves are long and have cuffs. The woman's face is not visible. The outfit is rendered in a simple, yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal embellishments. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created 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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