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Honorine, by Carven, 1955

Honorine

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Honorine is a 1955 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman wearing a black dress. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing white gloves. She is standing with her arms out to the sides. The dress is a dark color, possibly black, and has a high neckline. It appears to be made of a smooth fabric, possibly silk or satin. The dress is fitted at the waist and flares out at the hem. The drawing is simple yet elegant, with clean lines and minimal details. It appears to be a study of the woman's pose and the folds of her dress. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching.

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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