Artwork

'Centa''

'Centa'', by Carven, 1949
'Centa'', by Carven, 1949

'Centa'' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

'Centa' is a 1949 image by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman in a simple pose with her right arm raised, wearing a purple dress and a matching jacket with plaid pockets. The sketch conveys a sense of movement despite the figure's stillness.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, confident lines and flat colors, the sketch lacks a background. The artist's use of color and detail, such as the plaid pockets, suggests a focus on fashion design.

History & Provenance

Signed 'Carven' in the corner, the work is attributed to the artist Carven, created in 1949. It is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.