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Parisienne, by Carven, 1951

Parisienne

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Parisienne is a 1951 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
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 long, flowing dress with a wide skirt. Her sleeves are tight, and the dress has a high neckline with a small flower pinned near the shoulder. She’s holding a hat in one hand and a small purse in the other, with her hair pulled back under the hat. The drawing uses quick, loose lines—no small details, just big shapes and shadows. It looks like it was made fast, maybe while the artist was thinking about how the outfit moves. 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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