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Sophie, by Carven, 1951

Sophie

Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Sophie 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 drawing shows a woman in a dark blue dress with a deep V-neck and matching cape. The skirt flares wide, decorated with a zigzag pattern that looks like woven fabric. She’s wearing black heels and has her hair pulled back, with a simple necklace. The name *Sophie* is written in the corner, and the artist signed it *Carven*. The sketch feels quick and loose, like a fashion sketch rather than a polished portrait. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.

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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