Artwork
Far west
Far west is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Far West is a sketch created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a green plaid dress with large pockets and a frilly hem, carrying a small bag. The title suggests a connection to the American West, and the dress's design may reflect practical yet stylish clothing for active women.
Technique & Style
The work features quick, simple lines and flat colors, with no background. The straightforward rendering emphasizes the dress's design and the woman's relaxed pose.
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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