Artwork

Croquignole

Croquignole, by Carven, 1958
Croquignole, by Carven, 1958

Croquignole 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

Croquignole is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a floral-patterned dress with a pink and white checkered background, accessorized with white gloves and heels. She is shown with her left hand on her hip and her right hand holding her skirt, conveying a sense of elegance.

Technique & Style

The image features bold black lines and a range of colors including pink, purple, green, and blue. A smaller sketch of the dress is shown to the right of the main figure, suggesting a focus on fashion design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.