Artwork
Raisins verts
Raisins verts 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
Raisins verts, created around 1951 by Carven, is a watercolor drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It portrays a woman in a gray dress and hat, holding a plant with green leaves and red flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman shown in profile, dressed in a gray, button-front dress with a full skirt, and a matching hat adorned with a green flower. Her pose, with one hand on her hip and the other holding the plant, conveys a sense of quiet elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolor, the piece features soft, delicate rendering characteristic of the medium. The artist's use of a predominantly white background highlights the subject and the plant, emphasizing their intricate details.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1951, Raisins verts is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work reflects Carven's approach to capturing everyday subjects with refinement.
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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