Artwork
Chanvre
Chanvre 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
Chanvre is a drawing created by Carven around 1953, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a formal, plaid-patterned white dress with a high neckline and short sleeves, accessorized with white gloves and heels, suggesting a sophisticated occasion.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its attention to detail and simplicity of line, effectively capturing the elegance of the subject's attire against a plain off-white background.
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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