Artwork
Cristal
Cristal is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cristal is a drawing created by Carven around 1952, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a flowing gray dress with outstretched arms and a simple headband. The title 'Cristal' is inscribed in the corner, possibly referencing the dress or evoking the idea of something transparent or shiny.
Technique & Style
Executed in light pencil strokes, the drawing conveys a sense of movement and is characterized by a loose, rapid style reminiscent of fashion sketches.
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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