Artwork

Galbe

Galbe, by Carven, 1962
Galbe, by Carven, 1962

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

Carven

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