Artwork
Smart
Smart is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Smart is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1958, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a black dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, her hair pulled back. The notation 'Smart' and the number '36' may indicate the dress's name or size.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, precise lines and cross-hatching, a technique used to create shading with layered lines. A simple front view of the dress is also included.
Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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