Artwork

'Après la pluie le beau temps'

'Après la pluie le beau temps', by Carven, 1949
'Après la pluie le beau temps', by Carven, 1949

'Après la pluie le beau temps' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

'Après la pluie le beau temps' is a 1949 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman in a simple, flowing dress, conveying a relaxed posture. The title 'Après la pluie le beau temps' (After rain, good weather) suggests a sense of optimism and calm.

Technique & Style

The drawing employs loose lines and stippling, using tiny dots to create texture and shading without heavy darkness, giving the dress a soft, light appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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