Artwork

Ormeau

Ormeau, by Carven, 1955
Ormeau, by Carven, 1955

Ormeau 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

Ormeau is a painting by Carven, created around 1955. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman in formal attire, wearing a black dress, gold hat, and white gloves. She stands with her left leg bent and right arm extended downwards, conveying a sense of elegance.

Technique & Style

The artwork features a light beige background, against which the woman's luxurious outfit stands out. The use of black and gold colors adds to the overall impression of sophistication.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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