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Zéphyr, by Carven, 1956

Zéphyr

Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Zéphyr is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Carven
When & what style?
1956
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 hands clasped together in front of her chest. She has short red hair and is wearing white gloves, pearl earrings, and high heels. The dress is sleeveless, with a striped bodice and a full skirt. The woman's pose suggests a sense of elegance and poise, and the overall effect of the drawing is one of understated sophistication. The use of purple and white creates a striking contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and hands. For more information on the artist behind this piece, 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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