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Lavande, by Carven, 1956

Lavande

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Lavande is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Ensemble, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This is a loose, quick sketch of a woman in a light blue dress. The dress has a fitted jacket with three visible buttons and a flared skirt that stops just above the knees. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing simple shoes. The whole drawing is in soft watercolor and ink, with a few quick lines for movement. The word *Lavande* (French for lavender) is written at the top—maybe the dress color or a nickname for the design. The sketch feels like a first draft, not a finished work. If you like this style, look up Carven for more fashion sketches.

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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