Artwork
Samourai
Samourai is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Samourai is a 1963 artwork by Carven, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a loose, quick sketch.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a flowing, soft green dress with a subtle pattern and a bow at the waist, accompanied by a wide-brimmed hat and low heels. Her stance, with one foot forward, suggests a sense of movement or pose.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style reminiscent of fashion sketches, the drawing emphasizes looseness and speed, characteristic of rapid, expressive rendering techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963, the work is signed 'Carven' and titled 'Samourai' by the artist. It is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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