Artwork
'Mexicana'
'Mexicana' 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
Mexicana is a 1951 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. This piece is a sketch of a woman in a distinctive, flowing dress.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a long, fitted-top dress with a flared skirt, featuring black lace-like patterns and sheer fabric accents. Her relaxed pose and the title 'Mexicana' suggest a cultural or regional inspiration.
Technique & Style
The sketch exhibits loose, quickly drawn lines paired with watercolor shading, indicating a rapid execution. The overall style blends fluidity with a focus on capturing the dress's textures and the subject's demeanor.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951 by Carven, the artwork is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Further details on its creation context or previous 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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