Artwork
Pensionnaire
Pensionnaire is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pensionnaire is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman walking sideways, holding a small book, wearing a short-sleeved, dark green plaid dress with a full, flared skirt. A simple line drawing of the dress is shown to the right, illustrating its front shape.
Technique & Style
The plaid fabric is rendered with textured, thick black and green lines. The woman's hair is pulled back neatly, and her shoes are simple and low-heeled. The scene is characterized by a clean and straightforward style, suggestive of a fashion design 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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