Artwork
Pervers ou Granada
Pervers ou Granada 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
Overview
Created around 1958, “Pervers ou Granada” is an image by the French designer Carven, now part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a stylised figure of a woman rendered in loose, confident lines that emphasize gesture over precise detail.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a woman dressed in a vivid red outfit, its fitted bodice and flared skirt suggesting mid‑century fashion. She holds a small red purse and offers a faint smile, while the title’s reference to “Granada” hints at a playful or exotic association, possibly evoking Spanish colour and flair.
Technique & Style
Carven employs a sketch‑like approach, using short, fluid brushstrokes that add texture to the dress’s simple neckline and short sleeves. The limited palette of reds and dark accents, combined with the emphasis on movement, reflects a modernist interest in fashion illustration rather than realistic portraiture.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the late 1950s, a period when Carven was active in both fashion design and visual art. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued under its original handwritten label.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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