Artwork

Ablette

Ablette, by Carven, 1952
Ablette, by Carven, 1952

Ablette is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Ablette is a 1952 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a striped suit, hat, and gloves, with her left hand on her hip. Her face is not visible, emphasizing her attire. The striped suit in black, white, and pink conveys elegance and sophistication.

Technique & Style

Created using drawing techniques, the artwork employs lines and shading to achieve texture and depth, capturing the style and fashion of its time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.