Artwork

Rascasse

Rascasse, by Carven, 1952
Rascasse, by Carven, 1952

Rascasse is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Rascasse is a 1952 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman in a checkered dress with rolled-up sleeves, one hand on her hip. The name 'Rascasse' is written in the corner, possibly referring to the dress design.

Technique & Style

The drawing features quick, sketchy lines in mostly black and white, with touches of light brown and beige to convey shape and shadow.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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