Artwork
Dany
Dany is a drawing by Count of St. Germain. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Dany is a sketch created around 1964 by the Count of St. Germain, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Dany is a woman depicted in a dynamic, sideways pose, wearing a vibrant, floral one-piece swimsuit, sunglasses, and a short, curly wig. The image conveys a sense of casual, modern elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose yet confident lines and quick strokes, the sketch emphasizes the textured, floral pattern of the swimsuit against a plain background. A small, sketchy hand in the corner suggests spontaneity. The artist's signature 'Dany' appears in the top-right corner.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1964, Dany is attributed to the Count of St. Germain. Its current location is the Museum of Ethnography, though the full provenance details are not specified here.
Context
While specific contextual details about the artwork's creation are not provided, the depiction of a woman in a modern swimsuit reflects mid-20th-century leisure and fashion trends.
Legacy
Information on the artwork's impact, influence, or reception over time is not provided in the available details.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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