Artwork
Cannelle

Cannelle 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
Cannelle is a mid-20th-century artwork by Carven, dated circa 1953, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a woman in a characteristic mid-century outfit: a fitted vest with a high collar and a long, flared skirt. Her attire and hairstyle suggest a portrayal of understated, everyday elegance. The subject holds a small purse, adding a touch of everyday life to the composition.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and quick drawing style, Cannelle features soft, understated lines with minimal detailing, emphasizing the overall silhouette and simplicity of the subject's attire.
History & Provenance
Created around 1953 by Carven, the artwork is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific acquisition details are not provided.
Context
While the broader artistic or cultural context of Cannelle is not explicitly detailed, its style and subject matter align with mid-century European fashion and artistic tendencies towards simplicity and modernity.
Legacy
Information on the artwork's impact, exhibitions, or influence on subsequent artists or designs is not provided, suggesting Cannelle may be more of a archival or collection piece within the Museum of Ethnography.
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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