Artwork
'n°248'
'n°248' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'n°248' is a 1949 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a loose black dress with orange floral accents on the collar and cuffs, wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The simple, quick lines suggest a fashion concept rather than a detailed portrait.
Technique & Style
The artist employed light pencil strokes and bold marks to convey fabric folds and movement, using techniques such as cross-hatching to build shading with layered lines.
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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