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Ortolan, by Carven, 1955

Ortolan

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Ortolan is a 1955 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a simple, elegant outfit. She’s wearing a dark dress with a dotted pattern, a matching jacket with white piping, and a small hat tied under her chin. The lines are loose and quick, like a rough draft. The artist focused on the shape and flow of the clothes, not the details. The dots on the dress are drawn with a light, scattered touch—almost like tiny brushstrokes. If you like this style, check out Carven for more fashion sketches 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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