Artwork

Orange

Orange, by Carven, 1956
Orange, by Carven, 1956

Orange is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Orange is a drawing by Carven, dated to around 1956, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a dark, sleeveless dress with a full skirt and high heels, her hair styled in an updo, facing away from the viewer. Her pose and attire convey refinement and elegance.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a simple, sketchy style with bold lines and minimal shading, achieved through a technique that may involve methods like cross-hatching to create texture and depth.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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