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L'or et l'argent, by Carven, 1956

L'or et l'argent

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

L'or et l'argent is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Gold, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting features a woman in a dress with a floral pattern, wearing a hat and white gloves. The dress is light-colored with green and gray leaves, and the woman's arms are bent at the elbows. The background of the painting is a light beige color. In the top-right corner of the painting, the title "L'or et l'argent" is written in black letters. The woman's face is not visible, and her body is turned slightly to the right. The painting's style is reminiscent of fashion illustrations from the mid-20th century. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, 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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