Artwork
Cuccarracha
Cuccarracha is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cuccarracha, created circa 1963 by artist Carven, is a drawing housed in the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a distinctive outfit, rendered through loose, expressive lines and selective shading.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a simple yet elegant black dress, characterized by a fitted top and long, flowing skirt. Her pose, with one arm at her side and the other holding a long cigarette holder, conveys a sense of relaxed sophistication.
Technique & Style
The drawing features quick, loose lines, with shading techniques (possibly incorporating cross-hatching) used to suggest the texture of the woman's clothing. The plain background emphasizes the figure, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's details.
History & Provenance
Created around 1963, Cuccarracha is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artwork's specific historical context or the artist's intentions behind the piece are not detailed in available information.
Context
While specific contextual details about Cuccarracha are limited, the artwork reflects mid-20th-century artistic tendencies towards expressive, loose drawing styles. The subject matter touches on themes of contemporary female portrayal.
Legacy
Information on the broader impact or legacy of Cuccarracha within Carven's oeuvre or in the broader art historical context is not provided, suggesting it may not be a widely studied or exhibited piece outside its current repository.
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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