Artwork

Damoiselle

Damoiselle, by Carven, 1951
Damoiselle, by Carven, 1951

Damoiselle is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Damoiselle is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a white dress with gold accents, her face turned to the left with eyes closed, conveying an air of elegance and sophistication.

Technique & Style

The work features a detailed rendering of the woman's attire, with a decorative pattern on the bodice and sleeves, set against a muted gray and green background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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