Artwork

Felouque

Felouque, by Carven, 1959
Felouque, by Carven, 1959

Felouque is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Felouque is a sketch by Carven, created around 1959, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple black-and-white checkered dress, conveying a sense of ease and freedom of movement.

Technique & Style

The dress is characterized by clean lines, a snug top, and a flared skirt. A side view illustrates the fabric's folds, highlighting the design's practicality and elegance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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