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Epervier, by Carven, 1960

Epervier

Carven

1960

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

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Overview

Epervier is a 1960 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1960
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 long, dark dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt. Her arms are outstretched, and she’s wearing gloves and a small hat. To the right, there’s a simple line drawing of the same dress, like a quick pattern draft. The artist used loose, quick strokes to suggest fabric and movement, with some smudges and light shading. The sketch feels more like a fashion idea than a finished portrait. Want to see more sketches like this? Check out 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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