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'Palme d'Or', by Carven, 1951

'Palme d'Or'

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Palme d'Or' is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Gold, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image presents a drawing of a woman in a formal gown, with her hands on her hips and her head turned slightly to the right. The dress features a gray bodice adorned with gold accents and a full, pleated skirt in shades of black, gold, and brown. The woman's dark hair is styled in a short, sleek manner, and her facial expression is subtle. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the subject's attire. This elegant depiction of a woman in a formal gown is reminiscent of the work of fashion designers who create exquisite evening wear, such as those found in the collections of the Museum of Ethnography.

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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