Artwork
Péché
Péché is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Péché is a work by Carven, created around 1952, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a flowing dress, conveying confidence through her pose. The title 'Péché', meaning 'sin' in French, suggests a thematic undertone to the work.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs loose lines and watercolor washes to evoke a sense of movement. The artist's use of varying line quality and wash creates a soft, textured effect, with added visual interest from sparkles on the bodice and a darker waist trim.
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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
