'Frères gris'
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
'Frères gris' is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman from behind, wearing a long coat and a wide-brimmed hat. Her coat has sharp angles and a red belt, while her skirt flares out at the bottom. The drawing is loose and quick, with ink and watercolor blending into soft shapes. The artist signed it “Frères gris” in the corner—likely a nod to the muted gray tones used. The sketch feels like a quick study of fashion, not a polished portrait. Next, check out womenswear from the 1920s to see how real-life styles compared.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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