Artwork
Alexandrie
Alexandrie 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
Alexandrie is a sketch created by Carven around 1959, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a one-shoulder dress with a wide skirt, featuring bold, abstract floral patterns predominantly in blues, greens, and purples. A smaller, accompanying sketch shows the dress's back view. The title 'Alexandrie' is inscribed in the top right, though its specific reference remains unclear.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose and quick brushstrokes, the sketch embodies the spontaneous, preliminary nature of a fashion designer's initial concept.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current holdings.
Context
While the direct context of 'Alexandrie' is not fully elucidated, it reflects the mid-20th-century fashion design aesthetic, with its abstract floral motifs and emphasis on silhouette.
Legacy
As a representative of Carven's design approach, 'Alexandrie' contributes to the understanding of post-war fashion design trends, though its broader impact or influence is not extensively documented.
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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