Artwork
Alassio
Alassio is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1964, “Alassio” is a drawing by the artist known as Carven, presently part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work consists of a loose, gestural sketch that captures a solitary female figure in profile, rendered with quick, fluid lines that suggest movement and immediacy.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure stands sideways, arms extended horizontally, dressed in a modest swimsuit characterized by a patterned upper piece and high‑waisted bottoms, with a small bow tied to one wrist. A secondary, diminutive outline of a woman in a dress appears in the lower corner, possibly serving as a comparative note or a preparatory study.
Technique & Style
Carven employs a rapid, sketch‑like line quality, allowing the contours of the body and clothing to emerge with minimal detail. Cross‑hatching is used sparingly to suggest shading, building tonal depth through intersecting strokes rather than solid fill. The overall effect is that of an informal, on‑the‑spot observation.
History & Provenance
The drawing dates to the mid‑1960s, a period when Carven explored figurative studies through quick observational sketches. After its creation, “Alassio” entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible to researchers and visitors interested in mid‑century drawing practices.
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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