Artwork
Orfèvre
Orfèvre 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
Orfèvre is a line drawing by Carven, circa 1955, housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The simple, loose sketch depicts a woman in a strapless, floral-patterned dress.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman wearing a strapless dress with a fitted bodice and flared, flower or leaf-adorned skirt. Accessories include small earrings and heels, with her hair pulled back.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, quick brushstrokes, the drawing conveys a spontaneous, preliminary design feel. Colors are muted, with greens, browns, and whites dominating the floral motif.
History & Provenance
Created around 1955 by Carven, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. The title 'Orfèvre' is inscribed on the piece, potentially serving as a design code or title.
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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