Artwork
Narval
Narval is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Narval is a drawing created by Carven in 1952, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple dark dress with a jacket and long skirt, captured in a relaxed pose. The title 'Narval', scrawled in the corner, may be a nickname for the outfit or a playful reference.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines, the drawing emphasizes the fluidity of the subject's movement. Its modern style for the time is marked by clean shapes and a focus on the body's flow.
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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