Artwork
Etamine
Etamine is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Etamine is a 1956 work by Carven, a fashion designer, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple outfit consisting of a short jacket and full skirt, with a blue patterned fabric and white accessories. The title 'Etamine' refers to an old French term for cheesecloth, possibly alluding to the fabric's texture.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines achieved with light pencil and watercolor washes, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
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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