Artwork
Paquerette
Paquerette 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
Paquerette is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, black dress with a deep V-neck and wide belt, holding a hat above her head with outstretched arms. The focus is on the dress's silhouette and movement.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple, bold black lines and minimal shading, suggesting a fashion sketchbook style. The artist prioritized capturing the dress's overall shape and flow over detailed renderings.
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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