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Valmont, by Carven, 1956

Valmont

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Valmont is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
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 blue and white plaid outfit, consisting of a long-sleeved top and a pencil skirt. She is standing with her left hand on her hip and her right hand raised to her face. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's outfit is rendered in a loose, sketchy style, with visible lines and shading that give the impression of movement and texture. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, as if the woman is posing for a fashion photograph. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind 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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