Pas de dessin
1953
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This is a blank sheet of paper with a single faint diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The line is thin and light, almost disappearing into the pale beige background. There’s nothing else—no shapes, no figures, just that one quiet mark. The simplicity makes you wonder: is this really a drawing? The name *Pas de dessin* (French for "no drawing") hints it might be a joke or a trick. The artist, Carven, often played with ideas like this. Look up Carven next to see more of their work.
