French Vivier High HeelsRoger Henri Vivier · 1961

1961
Bata Shoe Museum

This pair of shoes designed by Roger Vivier for House of Christian Dior in 1961 is streamlined and elegant in its simplicity. Its only ornament, a floating rosette, hovers above the instep by use of a thin, clear plastic tab. One of the most celebrated shoe designers of the twentieth century, Vivier rose to fame in the 1950s when he began to design footwear for Dior in 1953. Often inventive in form and dripping with ornament, Vivier’s footwear became the epitome of mid-century glamour and earned him a glittering clientele, an enduring place in fashion history and the title “The Fabergé of Shoes.”

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About this artwork

Title: French Vivier High Heels
Artist: Roger Henri Vivier
Year: 1961
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Bata Shoe Museum
Main color: Rosy Brown
Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier?

The dominant hue of "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

What saturation and intensity does "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier show?

The colors of "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

Who is the artist behind "French Vivier High Heels"?

"French Vivier High Heels" was created by Roger Henri Vivier. The information on this page describes Roger Henri Vivier's original work.

Can the image of "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier be freely reproduced?

"French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Does the copyright of "French Vivier High Heels" by Roger Henri Vivier allow reproductions?

The original "French Vivier High Heels" is at the Bata Shoe Museum, and the work is still protected by copyright.

When was "French Vivier High Heels" made?

"French Vivier High Heels" dates from 1961. The date places the work within Roger Henri Vivier's career and its era.

What was Roger Henri Vivier's age when "French Vivier High Heels" was created?

Roger Henri Vivier made "French Vivier High Heels" at the age of 54. The artist was born in 1907 and the work is dated 1961.