Artwork

Fennec

Fennec, by Carven, 1959
Fennec, by Carven, 1959

Fennec 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

Fennec is a drawing created by Carven around 1959, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, knee-length jacket and matching pants with small polka dots, accompanied by a wide-brimmed checkered hat and a small bouquet.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of quick lines and light shading gives the drawing a clean and modern appearance, while the polka dots add a playful touch to the outfit's simple design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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