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Onasis, by Carven, 1959

Onasis

Carven

1959

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

Fastener

Dominant colour

Overview

Onasis is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Fastener, 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

This image presents a drawing of a woman in a blue dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress on the right side. The woman is depicted wearing a blue dress with short sleeves, a high neckline, and a knee-length hem. She has a white hat on her head and is adorned with a pearl necklace. Her left hand is placed on her hip, while her right arm is extended downward, with her hand wearing a white glove. The background of the image is a plain white surface, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the drawing. The overall style of the image suggests a fashion illustration from the mid-20th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of 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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