Artwork

Baldaquin

Baldaquin, by Carven, 1959
Baldaquin, by Carven, 1959

Baldaquin is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Baldaquin is a painting created by Carven around 1959, now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a woman in a black ensemble, including a coat, hat, and heels, posed confidently against a light beige background. Her face is blurred, drawing attention to her attire.

Technique & Style

The artist's detailed rendering of the woman's outfit, combined with the use of color and composition, conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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