Artwork

Confucius

Confucius, by Carven, 1959
Confucius, by Carven, 1959

Confucius is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, titled 'Confucius,' is a fashion sketch created by the designer Carven around 1959. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, loose red coat with a simple design, accompanied by a secondary sketch of the same coat in a lighter hue. The title 'Confucius' is handwritten in the corner, potentially indicating the design's name or inspiration.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by bold, confident lines and a lack of shading or additional details, showcasing a straightforward and minimalist style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.