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'Maria', by Carven, 1951

'Maria'

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Maria' is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This is a simple line drawing of a woman in a dark blue dress. The dress has a fitted bodice with a pointed collar, lace trim at the neckline, and three small buttons. The skirt flares out slightly at the knee, and her hands rest on her hips. The lines are loose but confident, with quick strokes for the hair and shadow. The name *Maria* is scrawled in the corner—likely the dress’s model or the designer’s note. The sketch feels like a quick study, maybe for a fashion house. Next, check out Carven, the artist behind this sketch.

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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