Artwork
Scarabée
Scarabée 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
Scarabée is a sketch created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a long, flowing dress with a fitted top and puffed shoulders, adorned with a single flower. The dress's shape and the title 'Scarabée' may be connected, potentially referencing the symbolic or aesthetic qualities of the scarab beetle.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a lively and unfinished appearance. The dress's colors transition from dark blue to green, adding to the sketch's dynamic feel.
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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