Artwork
Cinna
Cinna is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cinna is a 1956 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece depicts a woman in a long, dark, fitted-waist dress with a flared skirt, holding a small object and styled with neat hair, simple earrings, and low heels.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Cinna is a woman, potentially named Cinna or wearing a dress by that name, as indicated by the title written atop the work. Her attire and accessories suggest a portrayal of understated elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, quick lines, Cinna conveys a sense of spontaneity, implying a rapid creation process. This stylistic choice imbues the work with a lively, dynamic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1956 by Carven, Cinna is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its creation context or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
While specific contextual details are scarce, Cinna reflects mid-20th-century fashion aesthetics, with its depiction of a fitted, flared dress and simple yet polished accessories.
Legacy
The work's legacy is tied to its association with Carven, potentially of interest to those studying the artist's oeuvre or mid-century fashion illustration.
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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