Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Carven, 1955
Untitled, by Carven, 1955

Untitled 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

Untitled is a drawing by Carven, created around 1955, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a long, flared coat with a leaf-like pattern, holding a small white object. Her hair is pulled back, suggesting a focus on the coat's design.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, expressive lines that capture the overall shapes and forms, rather than detailed features. The coat's pattern is rendered as scattered leaves or shadows, adding texture and visual interest.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.