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Etoile du sud, by Carven, unspecified, 1951

Etoile du sud

Carven

1951

unspecified

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

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Overview

Etoile du sud is a 1951 unspecified by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
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 flowing, light-colored dress with a wide skirt that flares out dramatically. Her arms are stretched to the sides, and she’s wearing simple jewelry—a thin necklace and earrings. The dress has a patterned bodice and a smooth, almost see-through skirt. The handwritten note in the corner says *étoile du sud*, which means "star of the south" in French. The loose, quick brushstrokes give it a lively, unfinished feel. Next, check out Carven, the artist behind this sketch.

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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