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'Alger', by Carven, 1949

'Alger'

Carven

1949

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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Overview

'Alger' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman's outfit, titled 'Alger'. The woman is wearing a polka-dot suit with a jacket and a skirt, and her left arm is outstretched. She has a headband and a necklace. The drawing is on a beige background. The drawing is detailed, with white spots on the suit and a chain-link necklace. The woman's headband is tied up in a bow, and her left arm is bent at the elbow. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The drawing is a depiction of womenswear, specifically a suit. To learn more about this subject, you could look up womenswear.

About the artist

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.

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