PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENTXavier Sager · 1912

  • Creation date1912
  • MuseumSimone Handbag Museum

Xavier Sager (1881 – 1969)

Explore the whimsical & animated paintings of Xavier Sager! French illustrator known for postcards, musical scores & landscapes (Azur, Orient). Inspired artist.

Simone Handbag Museum (Seoul, South Korea)

Discover Seoul's Simone Handbag Museum – a unique celebration of handbag history and craftsmanship! Explore stunning vintage bags & contemporary designs curated by Judith Clark, housed in an architecturally innovative building.

These images of modern woman, independently negotiating Parisian boulevards in groups or alone, reveal the various handbag designs that were fashionable c1912. A purse was suspended from the wrist(or from a ring worn round one finger), metal-framed leather handbags had multiple compartments and or woman carried pouch bags. The woman dashing to the library (whom we might have expectedto don blue stockings) carries a music, or attache, case.

About this artwork

  • Title: PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT
  • Artist: Xavier Sager
  • Year: 1912
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Simone Handbag Museum
  • Color palette: Pastels
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What level of contrast does "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager show?

The light-dark contrast of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" is recorded as serene. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Who created "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT"?

The artist behind "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" is Xavier Sager. The work is catalogued under Xavier Sager's name.

What is the creation date of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager?

"PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager was created in 1912.

What was Xavier Sager's age when "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" was created?

Xavier Sager was 31 years old when creating "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" in 1912. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1881.

How harmonious are the colors of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager?

The color harmony of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" is recorded as balanced harmony.

What color palette is used in "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager?

The colors of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" form a pastels palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

What are the reproduction rights of "PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" at the Simone Handbag Museum?

"PARISIAN DOLL: THE IMPERTINENT" by Xavier Sager, held at the Simone Handbag Museum, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

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