Artwork
Oya

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
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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