Artwork
Igor
Igor is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Igor, created circa 1958 by artist Carven, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work portrays a woman in a formal, black two-piece suit against a light beige background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with short hair, is depicted in a confident and poised stance, wearing high heels. Her attire suggests a professional setting, conveying an air of stylish professionalism.
Technique & Style
Carven employed meticulous lines and shading techniques to achieve depth and dimensionality in the piece, enhancing the overall visual presence of the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s, Igor is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's broader context and the work's exhibition history are not detailed here.
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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