Artwork
St Jacques
St Jacques is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
St Jacques is a drawing created by Carven in 1952, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a man wearing a long, brown coat with a high collar, belt, and buttons down the front. His left hand rests on his hip, while his right arm is bent behind him. The name 'St Jacques' is written in the corner, possibly indicating the subject's identity or the work's title.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines and smudged shading, creating a simple yet expressive representation of the figure.
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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