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Bougainvilliers, by Carven, 1951

Bougainvilliers

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Bougainvilliers 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 sketch shows a woman in a loose, purple suit with big pockets and rolled sleeves. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand on her hip. The lines are simple but confident, with quick strokes for the fabric folds. The name *Carven* is signed in the corner—likely the artist. The drawing feels like a quick study for a fashion design, not a finished portrait. Want to see more by this designer? 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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