Artwork
Guitare
Guitare is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Guitare, attributed to the artist known as Carven and dated to around 1956, is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work consists of a single‑page sketch that captures a figure in motion, rendered with minimal line and modest shading. Its informal presentation suggests a preparatory study rather than a polished final composition.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman dressed in a loose, red garment with wide trousers and a matching jacket, her arms extended outward. A small, sideways‑tilted hat crowns her head, adding a hint of performance attire. The inscription “Guitare” in the margin implies a connection to music, perhaps indicating the figure as a guitarist or stage performer.
Technique & Style
Carven employs swift, gestural lines that outline the figure’s silhouette, using only a few tonal shadows to suggest volume. The simplicity of the marks conveys immediacy, while the limited palette focuses attention on form and posture. This economical approach aligns with mid‑century sketching practices that prioritize spontaneity over detailed finish.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1956, the image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains part of the institution’s visual documentation of 20th‑century artistic practice. No further exhibition history or ownership changes are recorded beyond its current museum placement.
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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