Artwork

Ping-pong

Ping-pong, by Carven, 1953
Ping-pong, by Carven, 1953

Ping-pong is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Ping-pong is a drawing created by Carven around 1953. It is a simple line drawing held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a blue dress with white polka dots, black heels, and holding a small object under her arm. The handwriting at the top, 'Ping-pong', may refer to the dress or be a note from the artist.

Technique & Style

The sketch is executed in a quick and loose style, reminiscent of a fashion sketch. The lines are simple, conveying a sense of spontaneity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.