Artwork
Horizon
Horizon is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Horizon is a drawing by Carven, created around 1955. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, loose-fitting outfit consisting of a long-sleeved top and a knee-length skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds her skirt with one hand.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick and confident lines, the drawing features a light blue-gray wash for shading. The artist emphasized the overall shape and flow of the clothing, rather than intricate details, giving the work an effortless, spontaneous feel.
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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