Artwork
Olifan
Olifan is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Olifan is a drawing created by Carven around 1955, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a patterned dress with a full skirt and a small hat. The title 'Olifan' is inscribed in the corner, but its significance remains unclear.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing bears resemblance to a fashion sketch, characterized by bold dark shapes on a lighter background.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1955 by Carven, Olifan is now 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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