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'Bayadère', by Carven, 1949

'Bayadère'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Bayadère' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image shows a drawing of a woman's dress, titled 'Bayadère', created by the artist Carven. The dress is depicted in a simple, line-drawn style, with horizontal stripes and a high neckline. It has a fitted waist and a flared skirt, with a belt around the waist. The drawing is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with a splash of brown paint behind the figure. The dress appears to be a formal, evening gown, with intricate details such as buttons and a collar. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques, explore 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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