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Orée, by Carven, 1956

Orée

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Orée is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman wearing a long-sleeved dress and a hat. The dress is knee-length and has a collar, with a row of buttons down the front. The woman is wearing white gloves and high heels, and is holding a purse in her right hand. The drawing is done in a simple style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The woman's face is not visible, as it is obscured by the hat. The drawing is a depiction of womenswear, specifically a formal outfit from an unknown time period. To learn more about the artist's other works, you can 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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