Artwork

Emeraude

Emeraude, by Carven, 1965
Emeraude, by Carven, 1965

Emeraude is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Emeraude is a painting created by Carven around 1965, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman wearing a sleeveless green dress with a V-neckline, her hair styled in an updo. Her blurred face gazes directly at the viewer, drawing attention to her attire.

Technique & Style

The painting's simplicity and elegance are achieved through a subtle contrast between the woman's green dress and the light beige background, emphasizing her figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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