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'Demi-jour', by Carven, 1949

'Demi-jour'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Demi-jour' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, 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 image shows a woman in a long coat, standing with her back to the viewer. She's wearing a hat and gloves, and her coat is open at the front. The drawing is done in black ink on a beige background, with a few visible pencil marks. The woman's face is not visible, but her posture suggests she's looking out at something. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustrations like this one, you might want to check out the work of artist 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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