Artwork
Ondée
Ondée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Ondée is a fashion sketch created around 1955 by the French fashion house Carven. The work is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch presents two perspectives of a single outfit: a long coat with a high collar and flared skirt on a woman, and the same coat draped on a mannequin, highlighting its fluid design. The title, Ondée (meaning 'shower' or 'rain' in French), may allude to the coat's flowing movement.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and quick drawing style, the sketch uses minimal lines to convey fabric folds, proportions, and the overall silhouette of the garment.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1955 by Carven, Ondée is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition are not provided.
Context
Part of Carven's output in the mid-20th century, Ondée reflects the era's fashion sensibilities, characterized by sleek, modernist silhouettes and an emphasis on functional elegance.
Legacy
As a archival piece from Carven, Ondée contributes to the historical record of the fashion house's design philosophy and influence during the 1950s.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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