Artwork
Iris
Iris 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
Iris is a drawing by Carven, created around 1958, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, draped dress with a high waist and flowing skirt, her hair pulled back neatly, with one hand on her hip.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by simple, quick lines and shading that suggests folds in the fabric, giving it a rough, unfinished quality.
Context
A smaller drawing in the corner appears to be a flat representation of the dress, possibly a pattern or design note.
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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