Artwork
Rose de sable
Rose de sable 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
Rose de sable is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a bright orange dress adorned with white flowers and green leaves. The title Rose de sable references the floral pattern, with 'rose' denoting flowers and 'sable' alluding to the dark green stems.
Technique & Style
The loose, sketchy lines used in the drawing convey a sense of spontaneity and liveliness, reminiscent of a fashion sketch.
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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