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Onésime, by Carven, 1955

Onésime

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Onésime is a 1955 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a black dress and hat, with white gloves and high heels. The dress is a long-sleeved, knee-length sheath with a high neckline and a short cape over the shoulders. The hat is a small, round bucket hat with a narrow brim. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's pose is one of confidence and poise, with her weight shifted onto one leg and her arms relaxed by her sides. Her facial expression is neutral, with a slight smile playing on her lips. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created 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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