Artwork
Onasis
Onasis is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
This image presents a drawing of a woman in a blue dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress on the right side.
This image presents a drawing of a woman in a blue dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress on the right side. The woman is depicted wearing a blue dress with short sleeves, a high neckline, and a knee-length hem. She has a white hat on her head and is adorned with a pearl necklace. Her left hand is placed on her hip, while her right arm is extended downward, with her hand wearing a white glove.
The background of the image is a plain white surface, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the drawing. The overall style of the image suggests a fashion illustration from the mid-20th century.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of Carven.
Overview
Onasis is a drawing created by Carven around 1959, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in a blue dress, accessorized with a white hat, pearl necklace, and white glove, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
The image features a main drawing accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress, set against a plain white background, characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion illustration.
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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