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Chou, by Carven, 1958

Chou

Carven

1958

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

Button Polo Neck

Dominant colour

Overview

Chou is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman dressed in a stylish outfit, consisting of a long-sleeved jacket and a knee-length skirt. The jacket features a high collar and is adorned with buttons down the front, while the skirt is fitted at the waist. The woman's hair is styled in a neat updo, and she wears high heels. The drawing is rendered in a range of earthy tones, with the woman's skin depicted in a warm beige. The background of the drawing is a plain off-white color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The attention to detail in this drawing is impressive, with the artist carefully capturing the textures and folds of the woman's clothing. For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up Carven.

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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