Artwork
Oiseau bleu
Oiseau bleu is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Oiseau bleu is a drawing created circa 1960 by the artist Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, dark coat with a fur-trimmed collar, large buttons, and a dress, accompanied by a smaller rear-view sketch of the coat, highlighting its design.
Technique & Style
Executed on a plain, light-colored background, the work showcases Carven's characteristic drawing style, with a focus on fashion detail.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1960s, Oiseau bleu is attributed to Carven and part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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