Artwork
Boule de gomme
Boule de gomme 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
Boule de gomme 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 loose, knee-length dress with a deep V-neck, adorned with simple jewelry. The title 'Boule de gomme,' meaning 'rubber eraser' in French, references the sketchy nature of the work.
Technique & Style
The dress is rendered in a dark blue fabric with white and gray splattered shapes, giving it a distinctive texture. The woman's relaxed posture and simple accessories contribute to the overall simplicity of the image.
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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