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Laque noire, by Carven, 1959

Laque noire

Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Laque noire is a 1959 by Carven, 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 sketch shows a woman in a sleek black dress with a deep V-neck and long, flowing skirt. Her arms are relaxed at her sides, and she wears a simple headband. To the right, there’s a small drawing of the dress’s back view, showing the same clean lines. The dress’s simple shape and bold black color make it stand out. The artist used quick, confident strokes to capture the fabric’s movement. Want to see more by this designer? Check out artist: 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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