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Alpestre, by Carven, 1965

Alpestre

Carven

1965

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

Breech Pullover Sweater Trouser

Dominant colour

Overview

Alpestre is a 1965 by Carven, depicting Breech, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1965
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a person wearing a white shirt and pants. The person has short hair and is standing with their left leg slightly bent. The background is a plain white. The drawing is done in a simple style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth, including cross-hatching and stippling. The drawing is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of technique, you might want to look into the work of Carven.

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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