Artwork
Tangage
Tangage 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
Tangage is a 1952 work by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing a dark, patterned dress, hat, and carrying a small bag. The title 'Tangage,' meaning 'swinging' or 'swaying' in French, may refer to the dress's movement.
Technique & Style
Loose brushstrokes convey the texture of the fabric, while simple, quick lines characterize the overall sketch-like quality 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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