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Mandarin, by Carven, 1953

Mandarin

Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Mandarin is a 1953 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing, titled "Mandarin," features a woman dressed in a long pink coat with black gloves and a hat. The coat has a high collar and buttons down the front, and the woman is wearing white heels. Her face is visible, and she appears to be looking to her left. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, suggesting that the subject is a woman of refinement and taste. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to 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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