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'Saïb', by Carven, 1949

'Saïb'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Saïb' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
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 long skirt and jacket. The jacket has three buttons down the front and two pockets. The skirt is long and straight. The woman is standing with her left hand on her hip and her right arm extended to the side. The drawing is done in a simple style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The woman's face is not detailed, and her features are not clearly defined. The background of the drawing is plain, with no other objects or details visible. This drawing is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

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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