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Mignardise, by Carven, 1953

Mignardise

Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Mignardise 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

The painting depicts a woman wearing a dress and gloves, with her left arm raised above her head. The dress is a dark floral pattern with a high neckline and short sleeves, and the gloves are long and dark. The woman's hair is short and dark, and she is wearing earrings. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the details of the woman's clothing and accessories. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about this style of fashion illustration, you might want to look up the artist 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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