Artwork
Nymphéas
Nymphéas 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
Nymphéas is a 1956 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a long, flowing blue dress with a draped bustier top, her hair pulled back and one hand on her hip. The title Nymphéas, meaning 'water lilies' in French, does not reflect the scene, suggesting a more abstract connection.
Technique & Style
The artist used quick, loose lines and watercolor washes to capture the folds of the fabric and the overall effect of the dress. The sketchy style implies a rapid execution.
Context
The bustier top, a style of undergarment, is incorporated into the dress, reflecting the influence of undergarment styles on mainstream fashion during this period.
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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