Artwork

Daumier

Daumier, by Carven, 1958
Daumier, by Carven, 1958

Daumier 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

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

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a short, open coat with a busy pattern over a plain dress, her hair styled in loose waves and a subtle smile on her face.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by simple, bold lines and loose strokes, capturing the overall shapes and colors of the subject without intricate details. A secondary sketch provides a side view of the coat, illustrating its fit.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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