Artwork
Maïs
Maïs is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Maïs is a quick sketch created by Carven around 1957, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece depicts a woman in a yellow dress, rendered with loose, light lines and minimal shading.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a simple yellow outfit, with her left hand on her hip and her right holding a small bag. The title 'Maïs' may refer to the dress's name or a nickname, though its specific significance is unclear.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, light lines and sparse shading, the sketch conveys a sense of rapid execution, appearing more like a hastily noted idea than a refined work.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1957 by Carven, the sketch is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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