Artwork
Coquelicot
Coquelicot 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
Coquelicot is a drawing by Carven, created around 1958. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, flowing dress with a wide skirt adorned with a bold red floral pattern. The title 'Coquelicot' likely references the French term for poppy flowers, echoing the dress's red blooms.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a sketchy, unfinished appearance. Carven's style is marked by a sense of freshness and modernity.
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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