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Cuccarracha, by Carven, 1963

Cuccarracha

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Cuccarracha is a 1963 by Carven, depicting Sleeveles, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1963
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 simple black dress and a high ponytail. The dress has a short, fitted top and a long, flowing skirt. Her left arm rests at her side while her right arm holds a long cigarette holder. The drawing uses quick, loose lines with some shading to show the fabric’s texture. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the figure. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.

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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