Artwork
Robe à bretelles à dominante violette plissée sous les deux poches de la jupe et chapeau bleu
Robe à bretelles à dominante violette plissée sous les deux poches de la jupe et chapeau bleu is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Robe à bretelles à dominante violette plissée sous les deux poches de la jupe et chapeau bleu is a 1959 fashion drawing by Carven, housed at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman in a violet plaid dress with a fitted bodice, full skirt, and blue hat.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a slender woman in a stylish outfit, emphasizing the dress's design: thin straps, pleats under the skirt's pockets, and a blue hat. The focus is on the garment and the woman's poised figure, conveying understated sophistication.
Technique & Style
The drawing features clean lines, minimal shading, and a simple yet elegant style, characteristic of Carven's fashion illustrations. The overall aesthetic prioritizes clarity of design over intricate details or background elements.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959 by Carven, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. While Carven is noted for fashion designs, this piece highlights their skill in illustration.
Context
Emerging in the late 1950s, this drawing reflects the era's fashion sensibilities, with its emphasis on feminine, structured silhouettes and accessories like the blue hat and high heels.
Legacy
As a Carven piece, it contributes to the archive of a notable fashion designer/illustrator, offering insight into 1950s fashion aesthetics and the artist's contribution to the field.
Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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