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Sablon, by Carven, 1951

Sablon

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Sablon is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a stylish outfit, with a plaid jacket and matching pencil skirt. Her right hand is raised to her face, and she wears high heels. The drawing is rendered in black lines, with subtle shading and texture added through cross-hatching. The woman's pose and attire evoke a sense of sophistication and poise. The use of plaid and the fitted silhouette of her clothing suggest a focus on fashion and style. This drawing is reminiscent of the work of fashion designers who specialize in womenswear.

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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