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Pandora, by Carven, 1956

Pandora

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Pandora 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 simple line drawing of a woman in a sleek black dress. The dress fits tight at the top and flares out slightly at the knees, ending just above the ankles. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand resting at her side and the other slightly forward. The drawing uses loose, confident strokes—no extra details, just the shape of the dress and the figure. The name "Pandora" is written in the top right corner, maybe the dress’s name or the model’s. If you like this style, check out Carven, the artist who made it.

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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