Artwork
Mauresque
Mauresque is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Mauresque is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long beige coat, necklace, short skirt, and pointed shoes, with her hair pulled back. One hand rests on her hip, conveying a sense of confidence.
Technique & Style
The sketch features loose yet confident lines, with shading used to indicate folds in the fabric. A smaller side view shows the coat's back, demonstrating its fit.
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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