Artwork

Incroyable

Incroyable, by Carven, 1957
Incroyable, by Carven, 1957

Incroyable is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Incroyable is a sketch created by Carven around 1957, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a checkered short jacket and long skirt, with a flat drawing of the outfit alongside. The word 'Incroyable' is written in the corner, possibly as a commentary on the design.

Technique & Style

The drawing appears to be a rapid, informal rendering, suggesting an initial design concept rather than a polished work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.