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'Grillon', by Carven, 1949

'Grillon'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Grillon' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image presents a sketch of a woman in a polka-dot dress, rendered in black ink with subtle shading. The woman's face is not visible, and her body is angled to the right, with her left arm bent at the elbow and her right arm extended downward. Her dress features a collar and short sleeves, and she wears a hat with a curved brim. The sketch is characterized by bold lines and expressive brushstrokes, with the artist's signature visible in the bottom-left corner. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, capturing the essence of 1940s fashion. To learn more about the artist behind this sketch, look up 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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