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Quatre vingt neuf, by Carven, 1957

Quatre vingt neuf

Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Quatre vingt neuf is a 1957 by Carven, depicting Stone, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image features a drawing of a woman wearing a dress, with a smaller drawing of the same dress to her right. The woman is depicted in a simple, line-drawn style, with minimal facial features and a focus on her clothing. The dress itself is a flowing, A-line design with a square neckline and short sleeves. The drawing is rendered in a range of neutral tones, from light beige to dark brown, with subtle shading and texture added to give the image depth. The overall effect is one of understated elegance, with the woman's simple yet stylish outfit taking center stage. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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