Artwork

Vemillon

Vemillon, by Carven, 1958
Vemillon, by Carven, 1958

Vemillon 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

Vemillon is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a red dress, shown in profile with her left leg extended and arms posed. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she appears to be wearing heels, conveying a sense of elegance.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a loose, expressive style, the drawing features bold lines and minimal shading, with the vibrant red dress contrasting against a neutral background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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