Artwork

Ombrée

Ombrée, by Carven, 1963
Ombrée, by Carven, 1963

Ombrée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Ombrée is a drawing created by Carven around 1963, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a simple, elegant pose, wearing a long, dark dress that clings to her body and flares at the bottom. She holds a small object in her right hand, with her hair pulled back neatly.

Technique & Style

The artist used loose, confident lines to sketch the dress, emphasizing its shape and flow. The belt at the woman's waist is a notable detail, standing out clearly amidst the otherwise simple rendering.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.