'Joli-coeur'
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Joli-coeur' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This is a loose, ink drawing of a woman in a sharp black suit. She’s holding a cigarette holder in one hand, her other hand resting on her hip. The lines are quick and confident, with some smudges where the ink bled. The background is just a plain, light-colored paper. The signature in the corner says *Joli-coeur*—which means "pretty heart" in French. The suit looks sleek and 1930s, with a high collar and fitted jacket. If you like this style, check out Carven, the artist who made it.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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