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Blanc de Pékin, by Carven, 1963

Blanc de Pékin

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Blanc de Pékin is a 1963 by Carven, 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 features a woman in a dress, viewed from behind. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a light-colored dress with thin straps and a flared skirt. The dress appears to be knee-length, and the woman's left arm is raised, with her hand near her shoulder. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, with the woman's pose and attire conveying a sense of refinement and poise. For more on the artist behind this work, 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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