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Guinguette, by Carven, 1957

Guinguette

Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Guinguette is a 1957 by Carven, depicting Belt, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1957
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 loose, gray dress with a wide belt tied at her waist. The skirt flares out in soft folds, and her sleeves are rolled up to her elbows. A small side view of the dress’s back is drawn in the corner, showing the belt’s knot. The name *Guinguette* is written in the top right corner, hinting this might be a dance or party dress. The artist used quick, confident lines to capture the fabric’s movement. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.

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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