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Dry, by Carven, 1952

Dry

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Dry is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting, titled "Dry," is a drawing by Carven. It features a woman wearing a black dress with a high neckline and short sleeves. The dress is fitted at the waist and flares out slightly at the hips. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she is wearing red lipstick. Her face is turned slightly to the right, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark tones of the woman's dress. The overall effect is one of understated elegance, with the woman's simple yet stylish outfit taking center stage. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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