Artwork
Ciseaux
Ciseaux 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
Ciseaux, created around 1958 by Carven, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman viewed from behind, distinguished by a long, textured red coat with black buttons and a white collar, her hair pulled back and an object grasped in her right hand.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Ciseaux is a woman, but the focus is not on her identity or expression, as she is shown from the back. Instead, the drawing emphasizes her attire, particularly the detailed, patterned red coat, suggesting a emphasis on fashion or textile representation.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, quick manner, Ciseaux features bold lines and simple shapes, characteristic of a rapid sketch. The textured rendering of the coat and the overall simplicity align more closely with fashion illustration techniques than with detailed portraiture.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958 by Carven, Ciseaux is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Further specific details on its creation context or acquisition history are not provided.
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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