Artwork

Aztèque

Aztèque, by Carven, 1951
Aztèque, by Carven, 1951

Aztèque 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

Aztèque is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman walking, dressed in a red coat and flared skirt, accessorized with a belt and pointed shoes. The title 'Aztèque' is inscribed in the top right corner, potentially referencing the subject's inspiration or style.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing features bold lines and patches of color, conveying a sense of spontaneity. The artist's signature, 'Carven', appears twice, near the subject's head and at the bottom.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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