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Caramel, by Carven, 1951

Caramel

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Caramel 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 image is a drawing titled "Caramel" by the artist Carven. The subject of the drawing is a woman wearing a dress and a hat, holding a piece of paper in her hand. The woman is standing in a relaxed pose, with her weight shifted onto one leg. The dress is a long-sleeved, knee-length garment with a collar and a belt around the waist. It appears to be made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or silk. The hat is a small, round hat with a narrow brim, perched on top of the woman's head. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, suggesting that the woman is a fashionable and confident individual. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Carven next.

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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