Artwork
Palanquin
Palanquin 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
Palanquin is a work by Carven, created around 1953. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a woman in a brown dress, heels, and a confident pose. Her attire and stance evoke a sense of mid-20th-century style.
Technique & Style
The dress appears to be made of a smooth material, and the overall aesthetic is characteristic of fashion illustration from the mid-20th century. The light beige background provides a neutral contrast to the subject.
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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