Velvet dressYves Saint Laurent · 1980
1980
89.0 x 41.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Velvet dress
- Artist: Yves Saint Laurent
- Year: 1980
- Original dimensions: 89.0 x 41.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: National Museum of Costume
- Main color: Espresso
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent created?
The creation of "Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent is dated 1980.
How much light do the colors of "Velvet dress" appear to reflect?
"Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
At what age did Yves Saint Laurent make "Velvet dress"?
When "Velvet dress" was created in 1980, Yves Saint Laurent - born in 1936 - was 44 years old.
What orientation does "Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent have?
"Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent is a tall composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How is "Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "Velvet dress" is tall, and the original measures 89 x 41 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
How is the palette of "Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent described?
"Velvet dress" by Yves Saint Laurent uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
Who created "Velvet dress"?
The artist behind "Velvet dress" is Yves Saint Laurent. The work is catalogued under Yves Saint Laurent's name.