Artwork
Coeur volant
Coeur volant is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Coeur volant is a drawing created by Carven in 1963, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a blue, knee-length dress with a black-trimmed collar and sleeves, wearing a hat and carrying a purse. Her face is blurred, and she stands with her weight on one leg, conveying a neutral expression.
Technique & Style
The plain background focuses attention on the woman, whose blurred face adds an air of anonymity. The use of a simple, uncluttered setting emphasizes the figure.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963 by Carven, Coeur volant 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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