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Ivoire, by Carven, 1963

Ivoire

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Ivoire is a 1963 by Carven, depicting Button, 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 sketch shows a woman in a simple, clean outfit. She wears a light-colored coat with two buttons, a matching skirt, and a hat. Her pose is relaxed, with one hand in her pocket and her legs slightly apart. The drawing uses soft, loose lines to suggest fabric and movement. The word "Ivoire" is written in the corner, which might hint at the material or color scheme. Next, look up the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build shading 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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