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'Jeu de dames', by Carven, 1949

'Jeu de dames'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Jeu de dames' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
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 stylish outfit, standing with her left hand on her hip and her right arm relaxed by her side. She is wearing a dark-colored, plaid suit with a matching skirt, and her head is turned slightly to the left. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, as if the woman is posing for a fashion photograph. The drawing is titled 'Jeu de dames' and was created by Carven in 1949. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up 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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