Artwork
Monseigneur
Monseigneur 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
Monseigneur is a sketch created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple yet elegant outfit consisting of a brown jacket and matching skirt with a light-colored blouse. The name 'Monseigneur' is inscribed in the corner, likely serving as the design's title.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and quick style, the sketch features soft lines that emphasize the outfit's shape. A subtle pattern is visible on the jacket, and a rear view is included to illustrate its fastening.
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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