Artwork
Tango
Tango 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
Tango is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1958, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, flowing dress adorned with bright orange flowers on the skirt, with her hair pulled back. A secondary sketch shows the dress on a hanger, highlighting its back view and a bow at the neck.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick lines and flat colors, the sketch conveys a sense of spontaneity and informality. The bold flowers on the skirt are accentuated against a plain background.
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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