Artwork

Pic-vert

Pic-vert, by Carven, 1958
Pic-vert, by Carven, 1958

Pic-vert 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

Pic-vert is a design drawing created by Carven around 1958, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a floral-patterned dress with a fitted top and flared skirt, posed with one hand on her hip and the other near her chest. The design is shown from both front and back views.

Technique & Style

The sketch features green and yellow floral patterns on a flowing dress against a plain white background, showcasing Carven's style.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to Carven, a fashion designer, and includes the designer's name, address, and phone number, indicating its original purpose as a design drawing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.