Artwork
Bécasse
Bécasse 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
Bécasse is a drawing created by Carven around 1960, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a sleek black ensemble, comprising a fitted jacket, matching skirt, and dark hat. A smaller sketch of the same outfit appears in the corner, labeled 'Bécasse' in the top right.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose yet confident lines, with the face and hands rendered in quick strokes, exemplifying a croquis style.
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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