Artwork

Réséda

Réséda, by Carven, 1951
Réséda, by Carven, 1951

Réséda is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Réséda is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a loose, striped dress and a wide-brimmed hat, carrying a small bag. The name 'Réséda' is inscribed at the top, possibly referring to the dress style or fabric.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, simple lines, the drawing resembles a fashion sketch or a rapid study rather than a finished work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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