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West-point, by Carven, 1955

West-point

Carven

1955

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

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Overview

West-point is a 1955 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a simple outfit. She’s wearing a short-sleeved, checkered shirt with a collar and a belted skirt that flares slightly at the bottom. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s standing with one hand resting on her hip. The sketch uses clean lines and soft shading to keep it light and easy to read. The checkered pattern on her clothes adds a bit of texture without overpowering the design. Check out more about womenswear to see how clothing styles have changed over time.

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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