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Corail, by Carven, 1952

Corail

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Corail is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Coral, 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 sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing red gown. Her arms are raised behind her head, holding up the fabric. The dress has a fitted bodice and a wide, sloping skirt with vertical lines running down it. The drawing is loose and quick, with bold strokes and some smudged areas. The name *Corail* (French for "coral") is written at the top, hinting at the dress’s color or inspiration. The sketch feels like a rough draft—more about shape and movement than detail. Next, look up Carven to see more of his fashion designs.

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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