Artwork
Tolède
Tolède 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
Tolède is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, white coat with a pattern of dark shapes, possibly leaves or flowers, against a light beige background. Her dark hair is styled in a bob, and she wears high heels, conveying a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a combination of pencil and ink, the drawing showcases Carven's skill in achieving a high level of detail and realism. The coat's subtle sheen suggests a lightweight material, such as silk or cotton.
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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