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Escarpolette, by Carven, 1960

Escarpolette

Carven

1960

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

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Overview

Escarpolette is a 1960 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1960
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 formal gown, with the title "Escarpolette" written in the top-right corner. The woman has short hair and is wearing a strapless purple dress adorned with a floral pattern. Her right arm is visible, and she is facing forward. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the woman's dress. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and technique, you might want to look up the artist 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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