Artwork
Hostellerie
Hostellerie 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
Hostellerie, created around 1955 by Carven, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It portrays a woman in a distinctive plaid dress and white hat, characterized by clean lines and minimal shading, evoking understated sophistication.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a dark green and red plaid dress with a full skirt and fitted waist, accompanied by white gloves and high heels. Her attire suggests a theme of refined elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet elegant style, the drawing features clean lines and minimal shading, aligning with Carven's known aesthetic of refined designs.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1955 by Carven, the work is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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