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Vélasquez, by Carven, 1958

Vélasquez

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Vélasquez is a 1958 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1958
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 big skirt. The fabric is mostly purple and blue, with big dark spots that look like flowers. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and the drawing is loose and quick, like a fashion sketch. The dress’s bold colors and floral pattern stand out. The artist used simple lines and big brushstrokes to suggest texture. Next, check out Carven to see more of their fashion-inspired work.

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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