Artwork
Azyade
Azyade is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Azyade is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1953. It is a drawing of a woman in a black dress and is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a sleek black dress with a floral-patterned jacket and pointed high heels. The title 'Azyade' is written in pencil at the top right, possibly referring to the model or the design.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a loose and quick style, with varying levels of shading and some areas left unrendered. The sketch showcases Carven's fashion illustration technique.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1953, Azyade is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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