Artwork
Alouette
Alouette is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Alouette is a sketch created circa 1960 by the artist Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in a long, dark, layered dress with a ruffled skirt, her hair pulled back, and adorned with minimal jewelry. The inclusion of a rough back view outline suggests an emphasis on the garment's design.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, confident strokes, the sketch conveys a sense of soft, textured fabric, highlighting Carven's expressive drawing technique.
History & Provenance
Signed 'Alouette' with the number 37, the piece is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition are not provided here.
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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