Artwork
Pétunia
Pétunia is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pétunia is an image created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing a sleeveless jacket with floral embroidery, a red hat, and a long skirt, holding a cigarette. The simple, quick lines and limited color palette suggest a focus on capturing the subject's essence rather than realistic detail.
Technique & Style
The drawing's style is reminiscent of fashion illustration, with the embroidery on the jacket evoking textile patterns. The use of bold, bright colors against a plain background adds to the image's graphic quality.
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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