Artwork
Tossa
Tossa is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
The swimsuits look like they’re from the mid-20th century, with a focus on shape and fabric over detail.
This sketch shows two women in simple, sleek swimsuits. One wears a black one-piece with a red trim on the waist, a flower crown, and a red bow at her neck. The other is drawn in outline only, with a bow in her hair. Both have clean, minimal lines and a loose, quick style.
The artist signed it "Tossa" in the corner. The swimsuits look like they’re from the mid-20th century, with a focus on shape and fabric over detail.
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Overview
Tossa is a work created by Carven around 1964, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts two women in swimsuits, one wearing a black one-piece with red accents and a flower crown, the other shown in outline with a hair bow. The simple, sleek designs suggest a focus on form and fabric.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by clean, minimal lines and a loose, quick style, with the second figure rendered in outline only. The artist's signature, 'Tossa', appears in the corner.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1964, Tossa is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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