Artwork

Méo

Méo, by Carven, 1959
Méo, by Carven, 1959

Méo 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

Méo is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1959. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, knee-length dress with a flared skirt and short sleeves. The drawing also includes a smaller side view, showing the dress's fit from the back.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by clean, confident lines and flat colors, with no shading. The overall effect is one of simplicity and clarity, emphasizing the design of the dress.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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