Artwork
Ficelle
Ficelle is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Ficelle, created circa 1951 by artist Carven, is a sketch housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a fitted gray dress standing on stairs, conveying mid-century style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a confident woman, embodies the structured, chic aesthetic of the 1950s. Her pose, with one hand on her hip and holding a long coat, suggests a snapshot of contemporary fashion.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, quick manner, Ficelle features soft shading and bold lines to define form. This approach captures the spontaneity of a moment, characteristic of mid-century sketching.
History & Provenance
Signed 'Ficelle' by Carven, the name also references a popular 1950s fabric, contextualizing the work within its time. It is currently part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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