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Quai aux fleurs, by Carven, 1956

Quai aux fleurs

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Quai aux fleurs 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 drawing shows a woman in a gray suit, with a matching skirt and jacket. She's wearing heels and a hat, and her left hand is in her pocket. The background is a plain beige color. The drawing is quite detailed, with lots of lines and shading to give it texture and depth. The artist has used a range of grays to create a sense of volume and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustrations like this one, you might want to check out the work of artist Carven.

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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