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Hector, by Carven, 1962

Hector

Carven

1962

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

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Overview

Hector is a 1962 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1962
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 sleek black dress with a high collar and long sleeves. Her hair is styled in a tight, dark bun, and she wears simple, pointed shoes. The lines are bold and confident, with some quick strokes for the legs and arms. The artist used a mix of thick and thin lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the dress. The drawing looks like it was done quickly, focusing on the outfit’s shape rather than details. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows 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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