Artwork
Chèvrefeuilles
Chèvrefeuilles 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
Chèvrefeuilles is a drawing created by Carven around 1953, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, flowing dress with a wide, flat collar and a hat, emphasizing the garment's shape and fabric.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the drawing focuses on capturing the dress's form and texture, with bold floral patterns in orange, white, and green on a dark background.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1953 by Carven, the work is now 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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