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Constance, by Carven, 1953

Constance

Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Constance is a 1953 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image presents a drawing of a woman in a purple dress, with her left hand resting on her hip and her right hand behind her head. The dress features a high neckline and short sleeves, and is adorned with black designs that resemble leaves or feathers. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears white heels. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, as if the woman is posing for a fashion photograph. 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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