Artwork
Eventail
Eventail is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Eventail is a 1963 artwork by Carven, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece depicts a woman from behind, showcasing her attire and accessories in a style suggestive of a fashion sketch.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a long, black, floral-patterned dress with her hair styled in an updo, holding a decorative hand fan (*Eventail*) in one hand. The focus on dress and accessory implies a emphasis on fashion and possibly the elegance of the era.
Technique & Style
Executed in a manner resembling a sketch, the artwork's style is indicative of preliminary fashion design work, highlighting the artist's approach to capturing form and detail in a potentially preparatory context.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963 by Carven, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with the artist's initials serving as signature. Further context on Carven's broader oeuvre is available through additional research on the artist.
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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