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Vermillon, by Carven, 1958

Vermillon

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Vermillon is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a bright red dress with a dark fur collar, holding a small object in her right hand. Her left arm rests at her side, and she wears simple shoes. To the right, there’s a quick, rough sketch of another person, almost like a side note. The red dress stands out against the plain background, making it the focus. The artist used bold lines and simple shapes to get the look right. Next, check out womenswear from the 1930s to see how fashion influenced art like this.

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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