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'Découverte', by Carven, 1949

'Découverte'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Découverte' is a 1949 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image features a drawing of a woman in a black dress with a floral pattern, adorned with pink and green flowers. The woman is depicted with her right hand raised to her face, and her left arm is extended downward. She has short dark hair. The dress is sleeveless, with a high neckline and a full skirt that falls just below her knees. The floral pattern is scattered across the dress, with some flowers appearing to be more prominent than others. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet effective style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The use of color is restrained, with the black dress providing a striking contrast to the pale background. The artist's signature, "Carven," is visible in the bottom-left corner of the image. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the art of 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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