Artwork
'Croquet'
'Croquet' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1949, “Croquet” is a drawing by the artist Carven that belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Executed on paper, the work presents a solitary figure rendered with restrained lines, emphasizing a quiet, understated visual presence.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman dressed in a long coat, her left leg subtly bent and her right arm relaxed at her side. The coat is left open, revealing a hand placed in a pocket, suggesting a moment of casual pause or contemplation within an everyday setting.
Technique & Style
Carven employs a minimalist approach, using clean, unembellished lines and limited shading to define the figure. The drawing’s surface bears several punched holes, indicating it may have originated from a notebook or sketchbook, and the overall handling hints at a focus on line over texture.
History & Provenance
Since its creation in the late 1940s, the piece has been retained by the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings. No further changes of ownership or exhibition history have been recorded for this work.
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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