Artwork

Dominos

Dominos, by Carven, 1951
Dominos, by Carven, 1951

Dominos is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Dominos is a work by the artist Carven, created around 1951. It is a sketch held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman from behind, with one hand on her hip, wearing a black top and a short skirt with large white squares. The title 'Dominos' may refer to the outfit's design.

Technique & Style

The work is a simple sketch, signed 'Carven' in the corner. The artist has captured the subject's pose and attire with straightforward lines.

History & Provenance

The work is dated to around 1951 and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.