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Veste rouget, by Carven, 1952

Veste rouget

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Veste rouget is a 1952 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a person in a loose, long-sleeved jacket with red dots scattered across a gray background. The collar is simple, and the sleeves are slightly flared. The person’s pose is relaxed, with one arm bent at the elbow. The jacket’s pattern looks like it might be inspired by something traditional, but it’s drawn in a quick, modern style. The red dots stand out against the muted gray, making the fabric look textured. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth 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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