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Idole, by Carven, 1963

Idole

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Idole is a 1963 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1963
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in a long, flowing blue dress with a yellow and blue floral pattern at the top. The dress has thin straps and a long train, and the woman is wearing white heels. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she has a small earring on her left ear. The woman's face is not fully visible, but her eyes are cast downward, and her head is tilted slightly to the right. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the woman's dress. The drawing is a beautiful example of Carven's work, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist's technique, such as cross-hatching or stippling.

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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