Artwork
'Garden-Party'
'Garden-Party' 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
'Garden-Party' is a 1949 image by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a light-colored dress with a wide skirt, adorned with a black sash, hat, and floral motifs. The dress's scalloped neckline and decorative elements suggest a specific fashion style.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, reminiscent of a fashion sketch. The artist employed stippling, using tiny dots to create texture on the skirt.
History & Provenance
Created in 1949 by Carven, 'Garden-Party' 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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