Artwork
Pie grieche
Pie grieche is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pie grieche is a drawing created by Carven around 1960, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple black dress and a purple headband, with her hair pulled back. She holds a small purse in one hand, conveying a sense of understated elegance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose and rapid lines, the drawing emphasizes the shape and movement of the subject's clothing, leaving some areas blank to suggest light. The artist's focus on capturing the overall form rather than details is evident in the sketch.
History & Provenance
Signed 'Carven' in the corner, the drawing is a representative work by the artist, who is known for fashion-inspired art.
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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