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Piranass, by Carven, 1952

Piranass

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Piranass is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This quick sketch shows a woman in a simple, flowing dress with wide sleeves. Her left hand rests on her hip, and her right hand points upward, like she’s mid-gesture. The lines are loose and confident, with some darker shading to suggest fabric folds. The name *Piranass* is scrawled at the top—maybe a nickname for the model or a play on words. The drawing feels less polished than a finished piece, more like a fast study. If you like this style, look up Carven for more 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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