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'Soldat de plomb', by Carven, 1949

'Soldat de plomb'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Soldat de plomb' is a 1949 by Carven, 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

The image depicts a drawing of a person wearing a blue shirt with a white collar and brown pants. The person is standing with their arms outstretched, and their face is not visible. The background is a light beige color. The drawing appears to be a simple yet expressive representation of the person, with bold lines and minimal details. The use of a limited color palette adds to the overall simplicity of the piece. This drawing is reminiscent of the work of Carven, who was known for their bold and expressive use of line and color.

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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