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Croquet, by Carven, 1958

Croquet

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Croquet is a 1958 by Carven, 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 drawing depicts a woman in a dress, facing left. The woman has short, red hair and is wearing a dress with a low, V-shaped back. The dress is white with horizontal stripes of varying widths, featuring a pattern of small, rectangular shapes in shades of brown and black. The woman's right arm is bent at the elbow, and her hand is near her hip. Her left arm is not visible. She is wearing white gloves that extend above her elbows. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The drawing appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing the woman's elegant attire. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of 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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