Artwork
Mazurka
Mazurka is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Mazurka is a work by the fashion designer Carven, created around 1956. It is a visual representation, likely a photograph or illustration, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a dark blue dress, poised as if to dance. The title 'Mazurka' references a traditional Polish dance, suggesting the woman's pose is preparatory to movement.
Technique & Style
The woman's outfit is rendered in various blues and black accents, conveying elegance. The dress's design and the woman's styling, including white gloves and high heels, contribute to a sophisticated overall effect.
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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