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'Volubilis', by Carven, 1949

'Volubilis'

Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Volubilis' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image features a drawing of a woman in a purple dress, with her body turned to the left and her head facing forward. The dress has a V-neckline and a beaded belt around the waist, and the woman's left arm is bent at the elbow. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a signature that reads "Volubilis" in cursive script. The overall style of the drawing is elegant and sophisticated, with clean lines and simple shapes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, you might want to 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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