Artwork

Skating

Skating, by Carven, 1958
Skating, by Carven, 1958

Skating is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Skating is a work created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image features a woman in a red dress, likely a formal outfit for a special occasion, with a smaller illustration showing the dress from behind. The woman's pose and attire suggest a focus on fashion and design.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by bold lines and bright colors, creating a striking visual effect that highlights the dress's design elements, such as its high collar, long sleeves, and waist belt.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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