Artwork
La poule d'eau
La poule d'eau is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
La poule d'eau, created circa 1967 by Carven, is a sketch housed at the Museum of Ethnography. Characterized by loose, quick lines, it captures a woman in a classic, streamlined raincoat.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman walking, dressed in a long black raincoat with a prominent bow at the neck, a dark hat, and carrying a small bag. The focus is on the overall silhouette and style rather than intricate details.
Technique & Style
Executed in a rapid, loose line style reminiscent of fashion sketches, the work prioritizes the capture of shape and fashion aesthetic over meticulous rendering of details.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1960s, 'La poule d'eau' is part of Carven's body of work. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Context
While specific contextual details about 'La poule d'eau' are limited, it reflects the fashion sensibilities of its time, with the raincoat being a classic, timeless piece.
Legacy
As part of Carven's oeuvre, 'La poule d'eau' contributes to the artist's reputation for fashion-inspired works, though its individual impact within the broader art or fashion historical narrative is not prominently distinguished.
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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