Artwork
Anguille
Anguille is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Anguille is a 1952 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a loose, expressive sketch.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a long, dark, high-collared dress and long sleeves, poised to take a drag from a cigarette. The title 'Anguille' (French for 'eel') may allude to the fluidity or elusiveness of her pose.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines, the work emphasizes shape and movement over detailed rendering, suggestive of a rapid sketch.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952 by Carven, an artist known for bridging art and fashion, Anguille's origins suggest potential roots in either fashion design studies or character portraiture.
Context
Given Carven's background in fashion and design, this piece may represent a preliminary study for clothing or a character sketch, reflecting the intersection of artistic and design 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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
