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Laos, by Carven, 1959

Laos

Carven

1959

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

Polo Neck

Dominant colour

Overview

Laos is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Polo Neck, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This is a simple black-and-white drawing of a woman in a long, loose dress with a high neckline. Her arms are relaxed at her sides, and she’s wearing low heels. To the right, there’s a matching flat drawing of the dress itself, showing its shape without color. The dress looks like it’s made for comfort and ease, with no tight fits or fancy details. The artist used clean lines to sketch both the figure and the dress pattern. If you like this style, check out 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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