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Orly, by Carven, 1956

Orly

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Orly 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 is a loose, sketchy drawing of a woman walking. She’s wearing a long coat with big, messy brushstrokes of brown and green, and a hat tilted to one side. Her legs are long and straight, and her arms swing naturally at her sides. The coat looks like it’s made of two different fabrics—one smooth, one textured—mixed together in a quick, rough style. The name "Orly" is scrawled in the corner, maybe the model’s name or the design’s title. If you like this sketchy style, look up Carven for more fashion drawings 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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