Artwork
Cormélie
Cormélie is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cormélie is a sketch created around 1957 by the artist Carven, now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, dark blue dress with a high collar and front buttons. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand on her hip, conveying a casual, everyday pose.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, quick lines, the work appears to be a rapid study rather than a finished portrait. A smaller inset drawing shows the dress's back view, further indicating its purpose as a fashion design exploration.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1957, the sketch is attributed to Carven. It is currently held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
