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Mithila, by Carven, 1959

Mithila

Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Mithila is a 1959 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a drawing of a woman in a black dress, with a white hat and gloves. The dress is knee-length and has a flared skirt. The woman is shown in profile, facing to the right. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her chin. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The drawing appears to be a fashion illustration, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and accessories. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create texture and depth in the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, 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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