Artwork
Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo 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
Monte-Carlo is a drawing by Carven, created around 1956. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a simple dark blue ensemble, consisting of a fitted jacket and knee-length skirt. She carries a small bag, and her neatly pulled-back hair adds to the overall sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the sketch features clean lines and a lack of extraneous detail. The title 'Monte-Carlo' is inscribed in the corner, possibly indicating the intended setting for the outfit.
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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