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Claudine, by Carven, 1958

Claudine

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Claudine is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, 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 sketch shows a woman in a simple outfit: a dark dress with a light shirt underneath, one hand on her hip. The lines are loose but confident, with quick strokes for the dress and a few flat colors for the shirt’s pattern. To the right, there’s a small drawing of just the shirt and skirt, like a pattern piece. The name *Claudine* is written in the corner, maybe the woman’s name or the design’s title. The drawing feels like a quick study—less about details, more about the shape and flow of the clothes. If you like this style, check out the artist: 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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