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Scarabée, by Carven, 1951

Scarabée

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Scarabée is a 1951 by Carven, 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

This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a wide skirt that fades from dark blue to green. The top is fitted with puffed shoulders, and she wears a single flower pinned at her chest. Her pose is confident, with one hand on her hip and the other resting on her skirt. The word *Scarabée* is scrawled at the top—it might hint at the dress’s shape or a hidden meaning. The loose, quick lines give it a lively, unfinished feel. Want to see more by the artist behind this sketch? Check out 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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