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Libellule, by Carven, 1952

Libellule

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Libellule is a 1952 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right arm hanging down by her side. The dress is a light blue color with a darker blue stripe running down the middle, and it appears to be made of a lightweight material. The woman's face is not visible, and her body is shown in a relaxed pose. The background of the painting is a solid beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the woman's figure. The painting is a simple yet elegant representation of a woman in a dress, and it invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of everyday life. 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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