Artwork

Florestan

Florestan, by Carven, 1960
Florestan, by Carven, 1960

Florestan is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Florestan is a drawing created by Carven around 1960, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a brown jacket and skirt, with a detailed sketch of the jacket's back. The simple, illustrative style emphasizes the attire, presenting it in a straightforward manner.

Technique & Style

Rendered in various browns, the drawing features subtle shading and texture, achieved through clean lines and minimal embellishment. The overall effect is one of understated elegance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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