Artwork
Assouan
Assouan is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Assouan is a drawing created by Carven around 1959, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a patterned suit with a matching jacket and skirt, characterized by short hair and formal footwear. The simplicity of the background focuses attention on the detailed representation of her outfit.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in a straightforward style, utilizing bold lines and limited shading to convey the subject's attire, emphasizing its textures and features such as buttons and pockets.
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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