Artwork

Beauregard

Beauregard, by Carven, 1958
Beauregard, by Carven, 1958

Beauregard is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Beauregard is an image created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, adorned with floral patterns. The bodice features small blue flowers, while the skirt has larger blue and purple blooms.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, rapid lines to achieve a light, sketchy effect. Floral motifs are simplified, represented as shapes rather than detailed petals, contributing to the overall informal character of the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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