Artwork

Médailles

Médailles, by Carven, 1964
Médailles, by Carven, 1964

Médailles is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Médailles is a sketch created by Carven around 1964, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts two women from behind, wearing simple dresses with raised arms. The dresses feature a row of small, round yellow shapes near the waist, possibly representing a belt or decorative element.

Technique & Style

The artist employed quick, loose lines to maintain a sketchy and lively feel. The use of simple, expressive lines and subtle color choices contributes to the work's informal character.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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