Artwork
Monaco
Monaco 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
Monaco is a drawing by Carven, created around 1956. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman walking away, wearing a checkered coat with a dark collar and buttons down the front. Her simple, low shoes and neatly pulled-back hair complete the outfit. The word 'Monaco' is written in the corner, possibly indicating the drawing's title or a location.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by quick, loose lines, reminiscent of a fashion illustration. The fluid execution suggests a spontaneous capture of the subject.
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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