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Croix du Sud, by Carven, 1952

Croix du Sud

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Croix du Sud is a 1952 by Carven, 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 outfit with white dots, facing right. Her dark hair is styled in a ponytail, and she wears a long-sleeved jacket with a peplum hem and a matching skirt. The background is a light beige color. The woman's attire appears to be formal, with a fitted jacket and a full skirt. The white dots on her outfit add a touch of elegance to the overall design. The artist's use of simple lines and minimal colors creates a sense of sophistication and refinement. The painting's simplicity and elegance make it a beautiful piece to admire. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the term "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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