Artwork

Oya

Oya, by Carven, 1953
Oya, by Carven, 1953

Oya is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Oya is a painting created by Carven around 1953, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman standing with her weight on one leg, wearing a sleeveless white dress with a V-neck and a wide belt, accompanied by white gloves and earrings. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she gazes directly ahead.

Technique & Style

The subject is set against a solid-colored background, emphasizing her pose and attire. The overall effect is one of elegance and poise.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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