Artwork
Koo-i-nor

Koo-i-nor is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Koo-i-nor is an image created by Carven around 1956, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image features a drawing of a faceless woman in a long, white dress with a bow at the neckline, set against a beige background with blue accents.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, elegant style with clean lines and minimal detail, the drawing achieves a sense of unity through its limited color palette.
Context
The work is consistent with Carven's known aesthetic, characterized by simplicity and elegance.
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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