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Bamako, by Carven, 1963

Bamako

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Bamako is a 1963 by Carven, depicting Breech, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1963
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in profile, facing left. She has short hair and is wearing a white top with a high neckline and a red plaid skirt or pants. The background of the drawing is white. The woman's clothing is rendered in a simple yet detailed style, with the plaid pattern of her skirt or pants standing out against the plain white background. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The drawing is a beautiful example of the artist's skill and attention to detail. For more information on the artist's use of cross-hatching, explore the technique of cross-hatching.

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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