Artwork

Ardoise

Ardoise, by Carven, 1951
Ardoise, by Carven, 1951

Ardoise 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

Ardoise is a work by Carven, created around 1951, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a woman wearing a light blue dress with darker blue swirls, a matching hat, and white gloves, posing with her left hand on her hip and right arm bent.

Technique & Style

The plain white background emphasizes the woman's attire, conveying elegance and sophistication, suggesting a formal occasion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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