Artwork
Albâtre
Albâtre is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Albâtre, created circa 1965 by Carven, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a dynamic, abstractly colored dress.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman standing in profile, wearing a long, sleeveless dress with vibrant, splashed colors (greens, purples, oranges). The title 'Albâtre' remains enigmatic in this context.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, confident lines and quick, expressive strokes, the drawing exhibits a spontaneous, unfinished quality, suggestive of a rapid study.
History & Provenance
Created by Carven around 1965, the work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Carven was renowned for modern, bold fashion designs, aligning with the drawing's style.
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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