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Frascati, by Carven, 1957

Frascati

Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Frascati is a 1957 by Carven, depicting Stone, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a long, pink dress with white flowers. She is standing with her hands clasped in front of her, and a white shawl is draped over her left shoulder. The background is a plain off-white color. The woman's dress is sleeveless, and her hair is styled in a bob. The flowers on her dress are scattered randomly, and they appear to be small and delicate. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and serenity. The painting is a beautiful example of Carven's work, and it is held at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up 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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