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Pierrefonds, by Carven, 1958

Pierrefonds

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Pierrefonds is a 1958 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
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 loose, flowing dress with a fitted top and a flared skirt. The fabric has a subtle pattern, and the lines are simple but confident. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands with one leg slightly forward. The small drawing in the corner looks like a flat pattern of the dress’s waistband and skirt. It’s almost like a blueprint for the outfit. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture 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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