Artwork

Véronique

Véronique, by Carven, 1960
Véronique, by Carven, 1960

Véronique is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Véronique is a sketch created by Carven around 1960, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, vertically striped dress that falls to the floor, with her arms outstretched. A smaller drawing of the dress, folded flat, appears in the corner.

Technique & Style

The lines in the sketch are loose yet confident, suggesting a quick study. The artist's name, 'Carven,' and the title 'Véronique' are accompanied by the number '50' in the top right corner.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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