Artwork

Pantalon bleu et marron

Pantalon bleu et marron, by Carven, 1963
Pantalon bleu et marron, by Carven, 1963

Pantalon bleu et marron is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Pantalon bleu et marron is a sketch created by Carven around 1963, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a figure wearing a short-sleeved top and loose-fitting, patterned pants, with their hair styled in an updo and holding a small bundle. The outfit's relaxed fit suggests a focus on comfort or practicality.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by clean, swift lines that define the figure's shapes, with minimal detail. The artist's use of simple, expressive drawing conveys the overall form and attitude of the figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.