Artwork
Galbe

Galbe is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Galbe is a drawing created by Carven around 1962, now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple black dress with a fitted waist and short sleeves, holding a small purse and posing with one hand on her hip.
Technique & Style
The artist used clean, bold lines and minimal shading to capture the subject's shape and movement, conveying a sense of confidence and ease.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1962 by Carven, Galbe is 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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