Artwork
Caraïbes
Caraïbes is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Caraïbes is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1964, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a black swimsuit with vibrant, geometric stripes in orange, purple, and green. The title Caraïbes suggests a Caribbean influence, though the artwork emphasizes bold colors and simple forms.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, rapid style, the sketch features flowing hair and a relaxed pose, with one hand on the subject's hip. The swimsuit's design is characterized by its modernity and playfulness.
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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