Artwork

Sable

Sable, by Carven, 1956
Sable, by Carven, 1956

Sable is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Sable is a 1956 drawing by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a patterned dress and matching hat, with her left hand on her hip and right arm bent. The image is likely a fashion illustration, capturing a stylish outfit from the 1950s.

Technique & Style

Executed in a simple style, the drawing features bold lines and minimal shading against a plain colored background, emphasizing the woman's attire.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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