Artwork

Alpestre

Alpestre, by Carven, 1965
Alpestre, by Carven, 1965

Alpestre 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

Alpestre is a drawing created by Carven around 1965. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a person with short hair, wearing a white shirt and pants, standing with their left leg bent. The simple composition focuses attention on the figure.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to create texture and depth. The simple style is characterized by clean lines and minimal shading.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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