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Crémaillère, by Carven, 1952

Crémaillère

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Crémaillère 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 in a black dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right arm extended to the side. The dress features a V-neckline and long sleeves, with a high neckline and a flared skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's hair is styled in a short, curly bob, and she wears red lipstick. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark tones of the woman's dress. The overall effect is one of understated elegance, with the woman's confident pose and stylish attire taking center stage. For more information on the artist behind this piece, 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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