Artwork

Atlantide

Atlantide, by Carven, 1952
Atlantide, by Carven, 1952

Atlantide 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

Atlantide is a drawing created by Carven in 1952, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in profile, wearing a long, sleeveless dress with a floral pattern on the bodice. Her face is obscured, and her hair is styled in an updo.

Technique & Style

Rendered in dark, bold lines, the dress features a purple floral pattern against a light beige background, showcasing Carven's characteristic elegance and refinement in depicting formal attire.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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