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Cocktail, by Carven, 1952

Cocktail

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Cocktail is a 1952 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing features a woman in a cocktail dress, her left arm bent at the elbow and her right arm extended at her side. The dress is a dark brown color with a floral pattern, and the woman's short hair is styled in a neat bob. She wears white gloves and heels, and her red lips are pursed in a subtle expression. The woman's pose suggests a sense of confidence and poise, and the intricate details of her dress and accessories add to the overall sense of elegance. The drawing is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and subtle shading that gives the image a sense of depth and texture. For more information on the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.

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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