Artwork

'Feux rouge'

'Feux rouge', by Carven, 1949
'Feux rouge', by Carven, 1949

'Feux rouge' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

'Feux rouge' is a work by the artist Carven, created around 1949. It is an image held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a long, red plaid dress with a high collar and flared sleeves, standing with one hand on her hip. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and the dress has a loose, flowing skirt.

Technique & Style

The artist employed quick, sketchy lines to convey fabric texture and movement. The plaid pattern is characterized by bold, dark lines against a lighter red background, suggesting a simple yet striking design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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