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Parisienne, by Carven, 1956

Parisienne

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Parisienne is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Sleeveles, 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 sketch shows a woman standing sideways, holding a small object in her right hand. She wears a sleeveless dress with a bow at the shoulder and a flared skirt that ends just above her ankles. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing low-heeled shoes. The word *Parisienne* suggests this drawing might be inspired by Parisian style from the mid-1950s. The loose, sketchy lines give it a quick, almost fashion-sketch feel. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.

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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