Artwork

'Fusion'

'Fusion', by Carven, 1949
'Fusion', by Carven, 1949

'Fusion' 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

'Fusion' is a black and white drawing created by Carven around 1949. It is a representation of a woman's dress, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman's dress in three-quarter view, emphasizing its pleated skirt and short sleeves. The artist's focus on the garment's folds and creases suggests a study of the dress's form and texture.

Technique & Style

The use of shading in the drawing creates a sense of depth, highlighting the intricate details of the dress. The overall effect is characterized by simplicity and elegance, with the dress as the central element.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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