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Frangipane, by Carven, 1953

Frangipane

Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Frangipane is a 1953 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image depicts a woman in a dress and hat, rendered in a drawing style. The woman is shown from head to toe, with her body facing forward and her head turned slightly to the right. She wears a sleeveless dress with a V-neckline and buttons down the front, along with a wide-brimmed hat and high heels. The drawing is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, as if the woman is posing for a fashion photograph. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up the work of 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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