Artwork
Malaga
Malaga is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1953, the drawing titled “Malaga” is attributed to the artist known as Carven. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑twentieth‑century figurative sketching.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman dressed in a plain black garment featuring a fitted bodice, square neckline and a flared skirt. A modest floral motif appears near the waist, and her hair is gathered back. She stands with one hand on her hip, suggesting a poised, informal stance.
Technique & Style
Carven employed a rapid, gestural approach, using loose, rough strokes that emphasize overall shape rather than fine detail. The sketch’s economy of line captures the figure’s silhouette and posture with immediacy, characteristic of quick observational drawing.
History & Provenance
The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, though specific acquisition details are not recorded. The title “Malaga” appears in the lower corner of the sheet, though the reason for this naming remains undocumented.
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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