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'Meknès', by Carven, 1949

'Meknès'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Meknès' 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 sketch shows a woman in a simple, flowing dress with a belt at her waist. Her sleeves are short, and the fabric looks soft and smooth. The background is mostly blank, with just a few quick brushstrokes for movement—like a hint of wind or motion. The artist signed it "Carven" in the corner, which might mean this was a quick study for a design. The lines are loose but confident, almost like a fashion sketch. Look up Carven to see more of their work.

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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