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Cristal, by Carven, 1952

Cristal

Carven

1952

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

Crystal

Dominant colour

Overview

Cristal is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Crystal, 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 flowing, gray dress with a wide skirt and long sleeves. Her arms are outstretched, and she’s wearing a simple headband. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil strokes that suggest movement. The name *Cristal* is written in the corner—maybe it’s the dress’s name or a reference to something shiny. The sketch feels like it was drawn fast, almost like a fashion sketch. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create shading.

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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