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Charles-Alexandre Giron Genève ( 1850-1914)
Woman wearing gloves, also known as The Parisienne, 1883
Oil on canvas. H. 200 x l. 91 cm
Acquisition details : Gift of Simone Giron de Pourtalès, 1960
Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Dressed to go out, the Parisian woman is wearing an afternoon gown whose jet embroidery and velvet appliqué work set off its deep black colour. The way in which it drapes around her hips is inspired by 18th century dresses with panniers which had been updated by designers of collections for major Parisian fashion houses.