Artwork

Bamako

Bamako, by Carven, 1963
Bamako, by Carven, 1963

Bamako is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Bamako is a drawing created circa 1963 by the artist Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a woman in profile, facing left, characterized by short hair, a white high-necked top, and distinctive red plaid lower attire set against a plain white background.

Technique & Style

The drawing exhibits a simple yet detailed rendering of the subject's clothing, notably the prominent red plaid pattern, achieved through meticulous line work.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1960s, Bamako is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with specific details on its acquisition or exhibition history not provided.

Context

While the broader contextual influences on Bamako are not explicitly detailed, the piece reflects the artist's attention to detail and compositional elegance prevalent in their work.

Legacy

Bamako demonstrates Carven's technical skill, particularly in capturing subtle textures like plaid, though its broader impact or recognition within the artist's oeuvre is not specified.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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