Artwork
Bergerie
Bergerie is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Bergerie is a drawing created around 1953 by the artist Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a stylish, understated outfit, characterized by a dark plaid jacket and skirt, paired with pointed shoes. Her poised stance, with one hand on her hip and hair pulled back, conveys a sense of confident elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose yet confident lines, the sketch achieves a textured representation of the plaid fabric, suggesting a woven appearance. The overall style blends simplicity with a keen eye for detail.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1953, Bergerie is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.
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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