Artwork
'Costa-Rica'
'Costa-Rica' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Costa-Rica' is a 1951 work by Carven, a sketch of a woman in mid-century attire, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman walking with one leg lifted, wearing a simple yet stylish gray suit with orange stitching and a long scarf. Her casual pose suggests a carefree stride.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing employs watercolor washes for shading, emphasizing the shape of the clothes and the movement of the body.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951, 'Costa-Rica' is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. The notation 'Costa-Rica' in the corner may be a label or note.
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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