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Malmaison, by Carven, 1957

Malmaison

Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Malmaison is a 1957 by Carven, 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

This image depicts a woman in a dress, with a smaller sketch of the same dress to her right. The woman is shown in profile, facing right, and is wearing a light-colored dress with a floral pattern. The dress has a halter neck and a full skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she is wearing high heels. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the dress and the woman's features. The image appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing the design of the dress. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you can look up 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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