Artwork

Lineos

Lineos, by Carven, 1958
Lineos, by Carven, 1958

Lineos is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Lineos is a drawing by Carven, created around 1958. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple brown outfit with a long coat, big pockets, and a belt around her waist. Her short, neat hair and relaxed pose, with one hand on her hip, convey a sense of casual elegance.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a spontaneous, draft-like quality. The brown color of the outfit is accentuated against the plain background, creating a clean and sharp visual effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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