Artwork
'Idole'
'Idole' 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
'Idole' is a work by Carven, created around 1951, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a long dress with a floral-patterned bodice and a brown and cream skirt, accessorized with earrings and a necklace. The title 'Idole' may indicate that this is a design for a distinctive or ceremonial outfit.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a hand-drawn appearance. The use of line work and shading techniques, such as cross-hatching, creates a sense of texture and depth in the image.
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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