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Vernon, by Carven, 1958

Vernon

Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Vernon is a 1958 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, 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

The image depicts a drawing of a woman wearing a plaid coat with a collar and pockets. The coat is a warm, burnt orange color with darker stripes. The woman's face is not clearly visible, but she appears to have short hair. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, and her right arm is extended downward. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The drawing is titled "Vernon" and is attributed to the artist Carven. The medium used is drawing, and the style is reminiscent of fashion illustrations from the mid-20th century. The subject of the drawing is womenswear, specifically a plaid coat. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustrations, you might want to explore the subject of womenswear further.

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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