Artwork

Equinoxe

Equinoxe, by Carven, 1952
Equinoxe, by Carven, 1952

Equinoxe is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Equinoxe is a 1952 drawing by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a dark, fitted suit with decorative details, posed with one hand on her hip and the other near her chest. The title 'Equinoxe' is written in the corner, suggesting a possible symbolic or thematic connection.

Technique & Style

The figure is rendered in loose, sketchy lines, giving the impression of spontaneity and modernity. The suit is detailed with a slight sheen, indicating a focus on texture and visual effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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