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Boldini, by Carven, 1958

Boldini

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Boldini is a 1958 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a simple blue dress with a tied belt at the waist. Her hair is short and neat, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. Next to her is a quick drawing of the same dress, flattened like a pattern. The artist focused on clean lines and loose shading to suggest fabric and movement. This style feels fast, like a quick idea jotted down. Next, check out Carven to see more of his work.

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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