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'Lumière noire', by Carven, 1949

'Lumière noire'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Lumière noire' is a 1949 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image depicts a drawing of a woman in a long-sleeved dress, with her arms outstretched and her right leg slightly raised. The dress is dark in color and has a high neckline, with a full skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's face is not visible, and her body is rendered in simple lines and curves. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of elegance and poise, with the woman's pose conveying a sense of confidence and grace. To learn more about the artist's technique, you can explore the art of cross-hatching.

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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