Artwork
'Téléphérique'
'Téléphérique' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Téléphérique is a circa 1949 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a sketch featuring a figure engaged with a long, thin pole.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a person dressed in casual attire, holding a pole with apparent confidence, set against a minimalist, light brown background. The title 'Téléphérique' (French for 'aerial lift' or 'cable car') suggests the pole might symbolize or resemble a component of such a system, though its exact interpretation is left open.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by simple yet confident lines. Notable details include small circles on the pole, potentially representing pulleys or grips. The overall style is marked by minimalism, particularly in the background, which consists of quick, undetailed brushstrokes.
History & Provenance
Created around 1949 by Carven, the artwork is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The artist's signature appears at the bottom of the work.
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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