Artwork
Virgile
Virgile is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Virgile is a drawing created by Carven around 1956. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a floral dress and a red hat, holding a small object in her right hand. Her attire and pose are captured with a sense of movement and informality.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, expressive lines and vibrant color. The artist's use of bold outlines and splattered color gives the image a lively, spontaneous feel, particularly evident in the floral pattern on the dress.
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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