Artwork
'Paon'
'Paon' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Paon' is a drawing created by Carven around 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, flowing black dress with a one-shoulder design and decorated with small yellow flowers and green leaves. The woman's relaxed pose, with one arm on her hip and the other hand near her chest, adds to the overall elegance of the image.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple lines and flat colors to emphasize the dress's shape, creating a straightforward yet effective representation of the garment.
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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