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Mazurka, by Carven, 1956

Mazurka

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Mazurka is a 1956 by Carven, 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 image depicts a woman wearing a dark blue dress with a full skirt and a matching short-sleeved top. The dress features a high neckline and a belt around the waist, and the woman is also wearing white gloves and high heels. Her hair is styled in a short, neat bob. The woman's outfit is rendered in a range of blues, from light to dark, with some black accents. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The woman's pose suggests that she is about to move or dance, perhaps performing the mazurka referenced in the title. 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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