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Black and white, by Carven, 1951

Black and white

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Black and white is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image depicts a drawing of a woman wearing a white suit with black polka dots. The suit consists of a jacket and a skirt, and the woman is accessorized with a hat, earrings, and white gloves. The woman's right hand is raised, and her left hand is placed on her hip. The drawing is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The drawing is a representation of womenswear, and it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the essence of fashion through simple yet effective lines and shapes. To learn more about the artist's work, you can explore the drawings 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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