Artwork

Mystère

Mystère, by Carven, 1958
Mystère, by Carven, 1958

Mystère 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

Mystère is a drawing by Carven, created around 1958. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a long black dress. The artist's focus is on capturing the dress's shape and movement rather than detailed features.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose and quick lines, with a supplementary side view of the dress. Its style is reminiscent of a fashion sketch, prioritizing overall form over intricate details.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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