Artwork

Roseaux

Roseaux, by Carven, 1951
Roseaux, by Carven, 1951

Roseaux 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

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

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a white and green swimsuit, with dark hair, posed with her body turned slightly to the right. Her left arm is bent, while her right arm extends downward.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a loose, expressive style, the drawing features bold lines and minimal shading against a light beige background, creating a subtle contrast with the figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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