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Poisson rouge, by Carven, 1952

Poisson rouge

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Poisson rouge is a 1952 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a long, red dress with a black hat in her right hand. She is wearing a black hat and has her left arm crossed over her chest. The background of the image is a light beige color. The woman's dress is buttoned up the front and has a high neckline. Her hat is round and has a wide brim. The overall style of the image is simple and elegant. The image is a drawing, likely created with a pencil or pen. The artist's use of simple lines and minimal shading creates a clean and sophisticated look. The image is held at 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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