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'Carolle', by Carven, 1949

'Carolle'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Carolle' is a 1949 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a formal, dark blue dress with a ruffled skirt and a white, lace-trimmed bodice. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she stands with her left hand on her hip and her right arm bent behind her head. The dress features a fitted, strapless top with a sweetheart neckline and a full, flared skirt with multiple layers of ruffles. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The artist, Carven, likely used a combination of drawing techniques to create this detailed and expressive portrait. You might want to explore more of Carven's work 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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