Artwork
Hippocampe
Hippocampe is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Hippocampe is a work by Carven, created around 1967. It is a sketch held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman walking sideways, wearing a long, cone-shaped coat. The title 'Hippocampe' is written in the corner, potentially suggesting an unexpected connection or reference.
Technique & Style
The image features loose, quick lines and flat colors, primarily gray and white, with a touch of red on the subject's cheeks. The coat's design is characterized by a clean, modern shape with functional details like a belt and pockets.
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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