Artwork
Arlequin
Arlequin 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
Arlequin, a 1952 drawing by Carven, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a vibrant, abstract-patterned outfit, conveying an air of confidence and poise.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with short dark hair, exudes self-assurance through her pose: left hand on hip, right hand raised beside her head. Her expression reinforces this demeanor, suggesting empowerment.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold, bright colors, the drawing features a multicolored pattern of geometric shapes (squares and rectangles) in yellow, orange, green, purple, black, and white, set against a light beige background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952 by Carven, the drawing is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided prior to its museum acquisition.
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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