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Désiré, by Carven, 1957

Désiré

Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Désiré is a 1957 by Carven, depicting Stone, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a simple figure in a loose, flowing dress. The dress is dark with a deep V-neck and a flared skirt, decorated with small black shapes that look like leaves or flowers. The lines are quick and light, almost like a quick sketch. The word "Désiré" is written in the corner, which might be the name of the drawing or the dress. The style feels casual, like a quick idea rather than a finished design. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create texture.

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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