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Assouan, by Carven, 1959

Assouan

Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Assouan is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Ensemble, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image shows a drawing of a woman in a suit. She has short hair and is wearing a matching jacket and skirt with an orange and brown pattern. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The woman's outfit is detailed, with buttons and pockets visible on the jacket. Her shoes are also drawn, with a low heel and pointed toes. The background of the drawing is plain, with no other objects or scenery visible. The drawing is titled "Assouan" and is held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, you can look up the artist 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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