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Katia, by Carven, 1958

Katia

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Katia is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image showcases a drawing of a woman wearing a blue dress, with a smaller drawing of the back of the dress to her right. The woman has short white hair and is dressed in a long blue dress with puffy sleeves, white gloves, and high heels. The dress features a collar and buttons down the front. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The use of a limited color palette adds to the overall sense of simplicity and sophistication. The drawing appears to be a study or design for a fashion piece, and its simplicity and elegance make it a compelling work. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to 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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