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'Lajou'

Carven

1949

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

Dominant colour

'Lajou' is a 1949 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Carven
When & what style?: 1949
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a person dressed in a dark, patterned outfit with bright green and red embroidery on the collar and cuffs. They’re holding two sticks with circles on top—one red, one white—and a red ribbon tied to their wrist. Their shoes have the same green and red pattern as the collar, and their face is simple, almost like a cartoon. The outfit looks like it might be for a performance or a special role, with the bold colors standing out against the plain background. The artist signed it "Carven" in the corner, which might be a clue to who made it. If you like this style, look up Carven to see more of their work.