Artwork
Caramel
Caramel is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Caramel is a 1952 artwork by Carven, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in a relaxed pose, wearing a warm, brown, flowing dress with a deep V-neck and wide sleeves. The dress's color, evoking caramel, is highlighted by the title inscribed on the artwork.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick, confident strokes, the drawing contrasts areas of light shading with simpler, unshaded sections, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952, Caramel is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of Carven's represented works.
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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