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'Cadix', by Carven, 1951

'Cadix'

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Cadix' 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, draped outfit with dark spots all over it. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat that flares out at the sides. The lines are simple but confident, with just a few quick strokes to suggest fabric and movement. The outfit looks like something you’d wear to a party or a night out—easy but stylish. The spots on the fabric might be inspired by real patterns, like polka dots or even animal prints, but drawn in a fast, sketchy way. If you like this style, look up Carven—the artist who made it.

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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