Artwork
Tovaritch
Tovaritch 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
Tovaritch is a sketch created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a sleek black ensemble, including a textured jacket and matching skirt, accessorized with simple jewelry and pointed shoes. Additional drawings show the jacket's back and a belted dress.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of quick yet detailed renderings, such as the lapel fold and hair flip, convey a sense of polish and attention to design. The sketch appears to be a careful note for a designer, balancing brevity with precision.
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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