Artwork

Koo-i-nor

Koo-i-nor, by Carven, 1956
Koo-i-nor, by Carven, 1956

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

Carven

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