Artwork

Laurier

Laurier, by Carven, 1963
Laurier, by Carven, 1963

Laurier is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Laurier is a drawing by Carven, created around 1963. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple outfit consisting of a plaid skirt, a short jacket, and a hat, carrying a small bag.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, loose pencil strokes that capture the folds in the clothing, suggesting a rapid execution.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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