Artwork

Marrons d'Inde

Marrons d'Inde, by Carven, 1949
Marrons d'Inde, by Carven, 1949

Marrons d'Inde is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Marrons d'Inde is a drawing created by Carven around 1949. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long coat, possibly a trench coat, with a belt and hat. She holds a long stick or pole in her right hand, with her left hand resting on a similar object.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed in a simple style, characterized by bold lines and minimal details. The background is a light beige color with darker shading around the figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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