Artwork
Pierrefonds
Pierrefonds 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
Pierrefonds is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman wearing a dress with a fitted top and flared skirt, characterized by simple yet confident lines and a subtle fabric pattern. Her neat hairstyle and poised stance add to the overall elegance of the figure.
Technique & Style
The drawing includes a smaller inset sketch that appears to be a flat pattern or blueprint for the dress's waistband and skirt, suggesting the artist's attention to detail and design process.
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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