Artwork
'Profond miroir'
'Profond miroir' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Profond miroir' is a drawing created by Carven around 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a ball gown, facing away from the viewer, with an updo and holding a flowing piece of fabric. Her pose and attire suggest preparation for a formal event or performance.
Technique & Style
The drawing features intricate black and yellow details on the woman's layered, full skirt, indicating a high level of detail that may be characteristic of a study or costume design.
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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