Artwork
Thuya
Thuya is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Thuya is a drawing by Carven, dating to approximately 1959, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in motion, clad in a fitted ensemble consisting of a short jacket and a flared, checkered skirt, with her hair pulled back and wearing simple black heels. The subject's attire and posture suggest a portrayal of modern, dynamic femininity.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, confident lines and bold black outlines, the sketch features quick, expressive brushstrokes for coloring. Notably, the checkered skirt pattern is rendered as overlapping, block-like shapes, contributing to the overall sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959 by Carven, Thuya is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography. Further biographical and contextual details about the artist are available through additional research on Carven's body of work, particularly their fashion illustrations.
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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