Artwork
'Feu de paille'
'Feu de paille' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Feu de paille' is a 1949 work by Carven, a fashion designer, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The title 'Feu de paille' (Straw Fire) may refer to the fleeting nature of fashion or the dress's sparkle. The sketch depicts a woman in a long, flowing dress with a dark jacket and sheer skirt, clutching a small bag.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing features bold black lines and subtle shading, suggesting a quick study rather than a refined work.
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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