Artwork

'Croydan'

'Croydan', by Carven, 1949
'Croydan', by Carven, 1949

'Croydan' 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

'Croydan' is a 1949 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman in a dotted jacket and skirt, with her arms crossed and holding a small object, conveying a casual yet confident pose.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by simple, quick lines and a limited level of detail, suggesting a rapid study of a fashion design. The dots on the clothing indicate a printed fabric.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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