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Thétys, by Carven, 1952

Thétys

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Thétys 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

This painting depicts a woman in a formal gown, with her body facing left and her head turned to the right. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a long, pink dress with a black skirt and a pink glove on her right arm. The dress features a floral pattern on the bodice. The woman's pose suggests that she is dancing or moving, and her facial expression is not clearly visible. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the woman's dark hair and clothing. The painting is a beautiful representation of 1950s fashion, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist Carven, who created this piece in 1952.

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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