Artwork
Orgues
Orgues is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Orgues, attributed to the artist Carven and dated circa 1956, is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a single figure rendered in a sketch-like manner, offering a brief visual record rather than a finished composition.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman dressed in a plain, dark garment accented by a white collar and cuffs. She is shown in profile, moving sideways with one hand placed on her hip and the other relaxed at her side, suggesting a moment of casual observation.
Technique & Style
Executed with rapid, loose lines, the image resembles a preliminary study. The gestural quality of the strokes conveys immediacy, and the minimal detailing emphasizes contour over texture. A handwritten label reading *Orgues* appears in the corner, possibly indicating a name or catalog reference.
History & Provenance
Created around the mid‑1950s, Orgues entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. The work remains part of the institution’s visual documentation, reflecting Carven’s practice of producing quick observational sketches during this period.
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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