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Fondant, by Carven, 1958

Fondant

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Fondant is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing features a woman in a pink dress, with a matching jacket and skirt. The dress has a collar and buttons down the front, and the woman is wearing white gloves. To the right of the woman is a simple line drawing of the back of the dress. The woman's hair is styled in a bob, and she is wearing heels. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The overall style of the drawing is simple and elegant, with clean lines and minimal detail. The drawing is a beautiful example of fashion illustration, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist, 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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