Artwork
Quartz
Quartz is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Quartz, a 1963 artwork by Carven, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman in a pink ensemble, characterized by simplicity and elegance.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in 1960s attire: a pink jacket with collar and pockets, a long skirt, hat, gloves, and high heels. Her outfit conveys sophistication and style of the era.
Technique & Style
Rendered in clean lines with minimal details, the drawing features subtle color use, with the dominant pink hue of the outfit being the primary chromatic element.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963 by Carven, Quartz is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Further information on the artist's body of work can be found under 'Carven'.
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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