Artwork
Pascal
Pascal is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pascal is a drawing created by Carven around 1955, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, green coat with a simple belt and a hat, conveying a sense of style and elegance. The artist's focus on the coat's shape and style suggests an emphasis on fashion.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid manner, the sketch prioritizes capturing the overall form of the coat over detailed representation, evoking the style of a fashion sketch.
Context
The depicted clothing reflects the womenswear trends of the time, offering insight into mid-20th-century fashion history.
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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