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Baba, by Carven, 1953

Baba

Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Baba is a 1953 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing, titled Baba, shows a woman wearing a stylish outfit. The woman's face is not shown, but her body is dressed in a long-sleeved jacket and a matching skirt, both covered in a pattern of brown and black dots. She stands with her left hand on her hip and her right hand by her side. The drawing is simple, with bold lines and minimal shading. The drawing is a good example of how fashion can be depicted in art. The artist, Carven, has used a simple style to create a sense of elegance and sophistication. The use of a patterned fabric adds visual interest to the drawing. If you're interested in learning more about fashion in art, you might want to look up the subject of 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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