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Froufrou, by Carven, 1958

Froufrou

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Froufrou 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 shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a fitted waist and a flared skirt. The dress has a bold pattern of black swirls on a reddish-brown background. Her hair is styled in a smooth, rounded updo, and she stands with one hand on her hip. To the right, there’s a simple line drawing of the dress from the front, showing its shape more clearly. The sketch looks like it was made quickly, with loose brushstrokes and a few pencil lines. The name "Froufrou" is written in the corner, which might be the dress’s style or nickname. If you like fashion sketches, check out womenswear from the 1950s for more details.

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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