Artwork
'Deauville'
'Deauville' 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
'Deauville' is a drawing created by Carven in 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a loose, flowing dress with a short top and layered skirt, rendered in soft pink and black lines. Her relaxed posture suggests a casual, effortless attitude.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple, quick lines and cross-hatching, which creates shading and texture. The use of plain, light-colored background and minimal detail emphasizes the figure.
History & Provenance
Signed 'Carven' in the corner, the drawing is attributed to the artist Carven, dated to 1949, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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