Artwork
Otarie - Hippocampe
Otarie - Hippocampe is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Otarie - Hippocampe is a drawing by Carven, created around 1967. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long black coat with a matching hat, carrying a small bag. The title's reference to a sea lion and seahorse may allude to the coat's design or the artist's inspiration.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and beige, the sketch features confident, rapid strokes. The loose yet sharply lined coat suggests a blend of elegance and spontaneity.
History & Provenance
The work is dated to circa 1967 and is held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance in the context of fashion or artistic studies.
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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