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Borgia, by Carven, 1956

Borgia

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Borgia is a 1956 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This is a simple line drawing of a woman in a knee-length dress. The dress has a round neckline and a dotted pattern, with short sleeves and a slight flare at the bottom. She stands with one hand resting on her hip and the other loose at her side, wearing low-heeled shoes. The name "Borgia" is written in the top-right corner, which might hint at a connection to that famous family—but here, it’s just a label. The drawing looks like it was done quickly, with loose, confident strokes. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.

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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