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Mystère, by Carven, 1958

Mystère

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Mystère 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

This sketch shows a woman walking from behind, wearing a long black dress with a high collar and puffy sleeves. Her skirt flares out slightly, and she holds a small purse in one hand. The lines are loose and quick, with a small side view of the dress added below. The drawing feels like a quick study, almost like a fashion sketch. The artist focused on the shape and movement of the dress rather than details. Check out Carven for more sketches like this one.

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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