Artwork
Palma
Palma 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
Palma is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, flowing dress with a purple top and a long skirt featuring a bold green leaf pattern and red dots. The woman's arms are raised behind her head, and the title 'Palma' is inscribed in the corner, possibly referring to the dress or the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose brushstrokes and quick lines to capture the scene, resulting in a lively and unfussy representation. The confident, simple lines evoke the impression of a rapid sketch.
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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