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Cactus, by Carven, 1956

Cactus

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Cactus 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 drawing showcases a woman in a black dress with a vibrant floral pattern at the top and hem. The dress features a fitted bodice and a full skirt, with the woman's left hand on her hip and her right hand raised to her shoulder. The background is a light beige color. The drawing is titled "Cactus" and was created by Carven in 1956. It is a drawing held at the Museum of Ethnography. The subject of this drawing is womenswear.

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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