Artwork

Michel Strogoff

Michel Strogoff, by Carven, 1958
Michel Strogoff, by Carven, 1958

Michel Strogoff 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

Michel Strogoff is a painting created by Carven around 1958. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a light purple dress with a belted waist, standing with her left hand on her hip. Her short white hair and high heels add to the overall impression of elegance.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by simplicity and clean lines, with a plain beige background that allows the subject to take center stage. The style is minimalist, with an emphasis on capturing the essence of 1950s fashion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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