El kantara
1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
El kantara is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a sleek black strapless dress with a fitted top and a wide, flared skirt. She’s wearing pointed high heels and holding a small clutch. To the right is a simple sketch of the dress’s back, showing how the fabric is gathered. The artist labeled it *"El kantara"* and dated it 1964. The bold lines and clean shapes make the outfit look modern and polished. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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