Artwork
Annabel et Anne
Annabel et Anne is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Carven's Annabel et Anne (c. 1961) is a loose, quick sketch housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in profile, holding a long, blue garment.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with styled hair and wearing layered blue attire, is captured in a sideways pose. The inclusion of 'Annabel et Anne' in the top right may indicate dedication or titling.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive lines, the sketch conveys movement and form through simple, gestural strokes, eschewing detailed shading in favor of suggestive outlines.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1961, the artwork is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Specifics on its creation context or acquisition are not detailed 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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