Artwork
'Indiana'
'Indiana' 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
The artist signed it “Indiana” in the corner—though it’s actually a drawing from 1951 by someone named Carven.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose, purple dress with a draped top and flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s holding a long cigarette holder. The lines are quick and confident, with a few bold strokes for the dress’s folds.
The artist signed it “Indiana” in the corner—though it’s actually a drawing from 1951 by someone named Carven. The purple fabric looks almost like a printed pattern, but it’s just a few loose brushstrokes.
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Overview
'Indiana' is a drawing created by Carven in 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a loose-fitting purple dress, holding a cigarette holder, with her hair pulled back. The artist's use of the name 'Indiana' as a signature may suggest an identity or persona associated with the subject.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, confident lines and bold brushstrokes, used to convey the folds of the dress and suggest a printed pattern on the fabric. The overall effect is one of expressive simplicity.
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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