Artwork
Croquet
Croquet is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Croquet is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman with short, red hair wearing an elegant white dress with a low, V-shaped back and horizontal stripes featuring a pattern of small, rectangular shapes. The image appears to be a fashion illustration, highlighting the woman's attire.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a woman with white gloves extending above her elbows, set against a light beige background. The use of varying line widths and shading techniques, potentially including cross-hatching, creates a detailed representation of the woman's dress and overall appearance.
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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