Artwork
Giroflée
Giroflée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Giroflée is a drawing by the artist Carven, created around 1951. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman walking away, viewed from behind. She wears a light blue coat with a flared skirt and dark shoes. The title 'Giroflée' is inscribed at the top, possibly referring to the style or the subject.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a sketch-like quality. The artist's signature, 'Carven', appears twice, on the subject's coat and at the bottom of the drawing.
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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