Artwork
Aztèque
Aztèque is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Aztèque is a 1952 work by Carven, a watercolor drawing held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman from the waist up, wearing a short-sleeved, V-necked dress with a geometric pattern, her face not visible. The title 'Aztèque' is written in the top-right corner, potentially referencing Aztec culture or style.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, expressive style with bold lines and vivid colors, the drawing showcases the dress's design and details against a plain white background.
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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