Artwork

Scapin

Scapin, by Carven, 1956
Scapin, by Carven, 1956

Scapin 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

Scapin is a painting created by Carven around 1956, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a blue plaid outfit, consisting of a jacket, skirt, and hat, with high heels and her left hand raised to her chin, conveying elegance and sophistication.

Technique & Style

The woman's outfit is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with visible brushstrokes and texture, showcasing the intricate plaid pattern and suggesting a high-quality fabric.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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