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Hortensia, by Carven, 1956

Hortensia

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Hortensia is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows two women in formal dresses. The woman on the left wears a full, strapless gown with a floral pattern. The woman on the right wears a long, light-colored robe with a bow at the shoulder. The dresses are drawn in a simple style, with clean lines and minimal detail. The background is plain, which helps the dresses stand out. The drawing is titled Hortensia and is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. You might also want to check out the work of artist 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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