Artwork

Bambou

Bambou, by Carven, 1963
Bambou, by Carven, 1963

Bambou 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

Bambou is a 1963 painting by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman in a long coat and hat, turned to the right with her body angled towards the viewer. A simple drawing of a coat's back is positioned to her right, featuring a collar and two pockets.

Technique & Style

The painting's background is a light beige color. The drawing of the coat is executed in a straightforward style with clean lines and minimal detail, echoing Carven's characteristic approach.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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