Artwork
Autruche
Autruche is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Autruche is a drawing by Carven, created around 1960, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, fitted dress with a floral pattern, her hair styled up and accessorized with simple jewelry. A secondary sketch to the right shows the dress from behind.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, expressive lines and a spontaneous feel. The dress's pattern is rendered with rapid, overlapping strokes, giving the impression of experimentation.
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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