Artwork
Pain d'épice
Pain d'épice is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pain d'épice, created circa 1958 by the artist Carven, is a simple line drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work features a figure in a tailored outfit alongside a detailed view of the jacket.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a person dressed in a tailored jacket and skirt. The title 'Pain d'épice' (French for 'gingerbread') is likely playful, with no direct thematic connection to the depicted attire evident in the work.
Technique & Style
Executed in a quick and loose manner, the drawing resembles a fashion sketch. Characterized by clean lines, the piece contrasts a full figure with a focused, front-view detail of the jacket.
History & Provenance
Created around 1958, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. No additional historical context or previous ownership details are provided.
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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