Artwork
Loukkoum
Loukkoum is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Loukkoum is a drawing created circa 1959 by the artist Carven. It is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a distinctive, practical outfit: a long, loose light gray coat with darker trim, a wide belt, and a hat pulled low over her face. Her pose, standing on one leg with hands tucked into the coat's large pockets, suggests movement. Adjacent to the figure is a flat, sketch-like representation of the same coat, resembling a pattern draft.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, sketchy lines, the drawing conveys a sense of spontaneity and modernity, akin to a rapid fashion sketch. The artist's signature, 'Carven', is located in the corner of the work.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s, Loukkoum has been acquired by the Museum of Ethnography, where it is presently housed. Specific details about its creation context or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
While the broader cultural or thematic context of Loukkoum is not explicitly detailed, its style aligns with mid-20th-century modernist and fashion illustration trends. The inclusion of a garment pattern alongside the figure may reflect the artist's interest in the interplay between design and wearer.
Legacy
Loukkoum's impact or influence on subsequent art or design movements is not specified. However, as part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, it contributes to the institution's holdings on mid-20th-century artistic practices.
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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