Artwork
Alaska
Alaska is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
The name "Alaska" is written in the corner, which might hint at something beyond the drawing itself.
This sketch shows a simple, long dress with a round neckline and full sleeves. The fabric looks smooth and light gray, falling straight to the ankles. Next to it is a flat drawing of the same dress, showing the back view with a center seam.
The name "Alaska" is written in the corner, which might hint at something beyond the drawing itself. The style looks like it could be from the mid-20th century, but it’s hard to say for sure.
If you like this kind of drawing, check out womenswear from the same era.
Overview
Alaska is a drawing by Carven, created around 1958. It is a simple, two-part representation of a long dress, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a long, gray dress with a round neckline and full sleeves, shown from both front and back. The title 'Alaska' may suggest a connection or inspiration beyond the garment itself.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by a straightforward, illustrative style consistent with mid-20th-century fashion drawing. The dress is rendered in a smooth, light gray fabric.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958, Alaska is a work by the fashion designer Carven. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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