Artwork
Pénélope
Pénélope 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
Pénélope is a 1952 drawing by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman in a long dress.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a woman wearing a purple dress with a floral-patterned bodice and a wide, flowing skirt. The dress is titled 'Pénélope', as indicated in the corner of the sketch.
Technique & Style
The loose, confident lines suggest the drawing was executed quickly, possibly for a fashion project. The sketch conveys a sense of spontaneity and captures the essence of the dress's design.
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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