Artwork

Manchot

Manchot, by Carven, 1960
Manchot, by Carven, 1960

Manchot is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Manchot is a painting by Carven, created around 1960. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a woman in a formal outfit, with a black jacket and skirt, white blouse, and accessories. The level of detail in her clothing suggests a focus on fashion.

Technique & Style

The woman is depicted in an elegant pose, with a subtle contrast between her dark outfit and the light beige background. The artist's attention to detail in the clothing and accessories is notable.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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