Artwork

Anémone

Anémone, by Carven, 1951
Anémone, by Carven, 1951

Anémone is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Anémone is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a loose, sleeveless top and a long skirt with leaf patterns, captured in a dynamic pose. The name 'Anémone' is inscribed in the corner, potentially referencing the dress design or the model's name.

Technique & Style

Executed with quick, confident lines and shading to convey fabric folds, the drawing appears to be a rapid study, possibly for a fashion or costume design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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