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Zépi, by Carven, 1952

Zépi

Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Zépi 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

The image depicts a drawing of a person wearing a brown outfit, with a belt around their waist and a pocket on their chest. The person's face is not visible, and their body is posed in a dynamic stance, with their left arm bent and their right arm extended. The drawing is rendered in brown ink, with visible lines and shading that give the image texture and depth. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the person is about to spring into action. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, you might want to look up Carven, the creator of this piece.

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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