Artwork
Corinne
Corinne is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1964, “Corinne” is a drawing attributed to the artist known as Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑20th‑century figurative study.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a woman in a striped swimsuit, her posture confident with hands placed on her hips. Her wavy hair is turned toward the right, suggesting movement or a casual glance. The composition captures a moment of leisure, reflecting contemporary fashions and attitudes toward the female form.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil and colored pencil, the drawing relies on loose, expressive lines that convey immediacy. The green and white stripes of the swimsuit are rendered with simple color blocks, allowing the figure’s outline to remain the dominant visual element. The sketch‑like quality indicates a preparatory study rather than a polished final piece.
History & Provenance
The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, though precise acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources. Its presence in an ethnographic context suggests an interest in cultural representations of dress and recreation during the 1960s.
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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