Artwork
'Fulgurante'
'Fulgurante' 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
Created around 1949, “Fulgurante” is a black‑line drawing on a beige field attributed to the artist known as Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and bears the title in a signature placed in the lower left corner.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman dressed in a long, full‑skirted gown with a fitted bodice. Her face is omitted, her hair is pulled back, and she rests her right elbow near her face, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or poised gesture.
Technique & Style
Rendered in precise black line work, the drawing emphasizes the drapery of the skirt, showing multiple folds and layers that convey volume and texture. The contrast between the dark outlines and the light background creates a clear, graphic quality typical of mid‑century drawing practices.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the late 1940s, a period when Carven was active in producing figurative works. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s representation of 20th‑century visual culture.
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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