Artwork
Outremer
Outremer 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
Overview
Outremer is a work by the artist Carven, created around 1959. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing an elegant dress with a distinctive pattern of swirling shapes in shades of brown, purple, and white. Her poised stance and formal attire convey a sense of sophistication.
Technique & Style
The dress's intricate pattern and the woman's styled updo and high heels suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The solid beige background and darker beige border frame the subject, while handwritten text in the top-right corner provides attribution.
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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