Artwork
'Panthère noire'
'Panthère noire' 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
'Panthère noire' is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a sleek black dress with a draped neckline and fitted waist, conveying a sense of movement through loose, confident lines and quick brushstrokes. The title 'Panthère noire', meaning 'black panther', likely references the dress's dark color and the model's poised demeanor.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases a modern dress design with a simple belt and a hint of a brooch at the hip, rendered in a fluid, expressive style that captures the subject's dynamism.
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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