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Linea, by Carven, 1958

Linea

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Linea 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 dress, accompanied by a smaller illustration of the dress on its own. The woman is depicted in profile, facing right, with her left arm extended and her right arm bent at the elbow. She has short hair and is wearing high heels. The dress features a striped pattern in shades of brown and white, with a belt around the waist. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, with the focus on the woman's pose and the dress's design. 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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