Artwork
'Rio Grande'
'Rio Grande' 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
'Rio Grande' is a drawing created by Carven in 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a stylish outfit, characterized by a wide-brimmed hat, long coat, and short fringed skirt, posed confidently with one hand on her hip.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the sketch features bold lines and simple colors, suggesting it was created quickly, possibly as a preliminary study for a fashion 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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