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Toucan, by Carven, 1960

Toucan

Carven

1960

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

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Overview

Toucan is a 1960 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1960
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image presents a drawing of a woman in a dark green dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress's back on the right side. The woman has short brown hair and wears a dark green dress with a belt around her waist, paired with a gold necklace and heels. Her left hand is on her hip, while her right arm is extended downward. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, suggesting a focus on the beauty of the dress rather than the woman wearing it. For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up 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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