Artwork
Toupie
Toupie is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Toupie is an image created by Carven around 1955, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image features a woman wearing a sleeveless white dress with a full skirt and fitted bodice, accessorized with high heels and a waist ribbon. Her dark hair is styled in a bob. The plain beige background emphasizes the woman and her attire.
Technique & Style
The dress is characterized by its detailed design, including buttons down the front and a ribbon around the waist, contributing to an overall elegant appearance.
History & Provenance
Toupie was created by Carven, a designer whose work is worth further exploration for those interested in the artist's broader oeuvre.
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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