Artwork

Bergamotte

Bergamotte, by Carven, 1953
Bergamotte, by Carven, 1953

Bergamotte is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Bergamotte is a drawing created by Carven around 1953. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark blue dress with a plaid bodice and flared skirt. The dress is the central focus, with the plain background drawing attention to its details. The label 'Bergamotte' at the top may indicate the dress's name or inspiration.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, with visible pencil marks suggesting movement. The artist's use of simple, expressive strokes emphasizes the dress's design and the model's pose.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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