Artwork

Coq de Bruyère

Coq de Bruyère, by Carven, 1960
Coq de Bruyère, by Carven, 1960

Coq de Bruyère is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Coq de Bruyère is a drawing created by Carven around 1960. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a bright red coat with a high collar, holding a small white object. The coat's loose yet defined folds are suggested by quick brushstrokes.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, confident lines and selective use of color, with some areas filled in while others remain blank. The bold red coat stands out against a plain background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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