Artwork
Balsamine
Balsamine 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
Balsamine is a drawing by French fashion designer and artist Carven, dated circa 1951. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in a dark blue, short-sleeved dress with a flared skirt, collar, and belt. Her hairstyle is neatly pulled back, and she wears low-heeled shoes, conveying an overall sense of understated elegance.
Technique & Style
The drawing features loose, quick lines with varying levels of detail. While some areas are sketchy, others, notably the dress, are rendered with confident, filled-in strokes.
History & Provenance
Created around 1951, the piece is signed with the artist’s initials 'C.R.' at the corner and titled 'Balsamine' at the top. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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