Artwork
Plume d'or
Plume d'or is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Plume d'or, created circa 1956 by Carven, is a visual artwork housed in the Museum of Ethnography. The piece features a sidestepping woman rendered in simple lines and soft browns, contrasting with a plain background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman in a sleeveless, flowing dress adorned with abstract brown shapes, walking sideways with relaxed arms. The title 'Plume d'or' (Golden Feather) suggests symbolism, potentially alluding to lightness or elegance, though this is not visually explicit.
Technique & Style
The artwork emphasizes movement and form over intricate detail, characterized by straightforward lines and a muted, brown-dominated palette. The plain background accentuates the figure's prominence.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid-1950s, Plume d'or is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's intentions or the work's exhibition history are not detailed here.
Context
While the direct context of 'Plume d'or' is not elaborated, the use of a feather as a title motif invites comparison with broader artistic and fashion symbolisms where feathers often represent freedom, beauty, or transcendence.
Legacy
Specific information on the legacy or impact of 'Plume d'or' is not provided, leaving its influence on subsequent art or design unspecified.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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