Artwork
Dürer
Dürer 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
Dürer is a drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a confident woman in a black dress with white accents, wearing a pearl necklace and having short, wavy hair. A smaller inset drawing shows the back of a white dress with central buttons. The subject's pose and attire convey sophistication and elegance.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a striking contrast between black and white, emphasizing the subject's features. The use of simple yet effective color choices highlights the artist's focus on the subject's form and attire.
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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