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Henné, by Carven, 1959

Henné

Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Henné is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Sleeveles, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting features a woman in a dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right hand raised to her chin. The dress is sleeveless and has a full skirt, with a pattern of orange and green brushstrokes. To the right of the woman, there is a small drawing of the back of a dress, with a bow at the top. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she is wearing high heels. The background of the painting is a solid color, which provides a clean and simple backdrop for the woman and her dress. The artist's use of bold lines and bright colors creates a lively and energetic atmosphere in the painting. The woman's pose and expression suggest confidence and poise, making the painting a striking and memorable image. To learn more about the artist's technique, 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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