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Narcisse, by Carven, 1963

Narcisse

Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Narcisse is a 1963 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1963
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a simple, clean outfit. She’s wearing a light gray jacket with dark buttons, a matching skirt, and tall, narrow heels. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and her face is barely sketched in—just enough to see her expressionless eyes. The drawing is very flat and precise, almost like a sketch for a fashion design. The lines are bold, and there’s no background to distract from the clothes. If you like this style, look up Carven for more work like this.

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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