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Céladon, by Carven, 1956

Céladon

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Céladon 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 sketch shows a woman in a flowing, tiered dress with bold black-and-white patterns. She’s mid-motion, one arm raised and the other loose at her side, as if caught in a dance. The fabric looks light and billowy, with layers that fan out at the bottom. The artist signed it “Céladon” in the corner—maybe the dress’s name or a color reference. The lines are loose and confident, like a quick study rather than a polished drawing. Look up Carven to see more of this artist’s playful, fashion-focused sketches.

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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