Artwork
Occident
Occident is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Occident is a drawing created by Carven around 1955, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a light-colored dress, facing right, with her hair pulled back and wearing gloves and heels. The title 'Occident' is written in the top-right corner.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a simple, elegant style with clean lines and minimal shading, the drawing conveys refinement and poise through the woman's pose 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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