Artwork
Perle grise
Perle grise 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
Perle grise is a work by the designer Carven, created around 1951. It is a sketch of a woman in an elegant dress, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, flowing dress with a draped cape, holding a slender object. The title 'Perle grise,' meaning 'gray pearl' in French, is written at the top. The image conveys a sense of movement and style.
Technique & Style
The loose, quick lines of the sketch suggest a focus on capturing the overall impression of the dress rather than precise details. The simplicity and elegance of the design are evident in the rendering.
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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