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'Deauville', by Carven, 1949

'Deauville'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Deauville' 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

This sketch shows a woman in a loose, flowing dress with a short, fitted top and a wide, layered skirt. The skirt has a sheer look with dark dots along the hem, and the dress is drawn in soft pink and black lines. Her arms are relaxed at her sides, and the background is plain and light-colored. The sketch is signed "Carven" in the corner, which was likely the artist’s name. The drawing feels quick and simple, like a quick idea rather than a detailed plan. Check out 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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