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Auguste, by Carven, 1955

Auguste

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Auguste is a 1955 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
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 wearing a plaid suit. The suit consists of a jacket and a pencil skirt, both featuring a black and white plaid pattern. The woman's face is not visible, and she is depicted in a dynamic pose with her left arm extended and her right arm bent at the elbow. The drawing is rendered in black ink with subtle shading, which adds depth and dimension to the image. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, capturing the essence of 1950s fashion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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