Artwork
David
David is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled 'David', is a work by the artist Carven, created around 1957. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a figure in motion, wearing a long coat and flared skirt. A smaller drawing of a coat on a hanger is visible in the corner. The artist's signature, 'David', is in the top-right corner, though it may be a pseudonym or alias.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, confident lines and quick strokes, suggesting a spontaneous or preliminary work. The artist's style is sketchy and focused on fashion, as evident in the rendering of the coat's buttons and the skirt's folds.
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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