Artwork
Kala
Kala is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Kala is a drawing created by Carven around 1959. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark brown dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, adorned with simple jewelry and pointed shoes. Her hands are placed on her stomach, and the dress features small floral embroidery near the hem.
Technique & Style
The artist rendered the woman against a plain white background and included a small sketch of the dress on the right side, showing its shape. The signature 'Carven' and the year '66' are written in the corner, suggesting a possible date or revision.
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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