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Edwige, by Carven, 1955

Edwige

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Edwige is a 1955 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a black dress with a plaid pattern, standing with her legs slightly apart. The dress has short sleeves and a high neckline, and it falls just below the knee. The woman's face is not visible, and her hair is styled in a short bob. The drawing is rendered in black ink, with subtle shading that suggests the texture of the fabric. The background is a plain white, which helps to focus attention on the subject. 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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