Artwork
Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Carcassonne is a 1958 sketch by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a distinctive, stylish ensemble.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman wearing a green, leaf-patterned dress with a wide, flared skirt and a jacket secured with three buttons. The inclusion of 'Carcassonne' at the top may refer to the dress's name or serve as a design code, though its specific significance is unclear.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, quick lines, the sketch conveys a lively, spontaneous aesthetic, akin to a hand-drawn piece.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958 by Carven, the sketch is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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