Artwork
Pluie du soir - Pluie d'or
Pluie du soir - Pluie d'or is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pluie du soir – Pluie d’or, executed around 1967 by the artist known as Carven, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is a monochrome drawing that captures a solitary figure standing in the rain, rendered in a muted, earthy brown tone that emphasizes atmosphere over detail.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a lone individual clad in a long, straight coat with oversized pockets and a low‑drawn hat that conceals most of the face. The figure’s hands are tucked into the coat pockets, suggesting a posture of withdrawal or contemplation amid an evening downpour, evoking themes of anonymity and urban solitude.
Technique & Style
Carven employs swift, loose strokes to delineate the coat’s folds and the figure’s narrow legs, relying on minimal line work to convey volume. The hat’s dark brim is suggested with a simple, solid shape, while cross‑hatching subtly builds tonal depth, creating a sense of rain‑soaked texture without elaborate detail.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1967, the drawing entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains part of the institution’s visual arts collection. Its attribution to Carven and its placement within the museum’s catalogue provide the primary context for its preservation and public display.
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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