Artwork
'Alger'
'Alger' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Carven's 'Alger' (1949) is a detailed drawing of a woman's outfit, held in the Museum of Ethnography. The image features a polka-dot suit against a beige background, rendered in bold lines and minimal shading.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman wearing a tailored polka-dot jacket and skirt, accessorized with a headband tied in a bow and a chain-link necklace. Her left arm is outstretched and bent at the elbow.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a simple, bold-lined style with minimal shading, emphasizing the outfit's details such as white spots on the suit.
History & Provenance
Created in 1949 by Carven, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
'Alger' falls within the context of womenswear design, specifically suit fashion, of its time.
Legacy
The work's significance lies in its representation of mid-20th-century fashion design, particularly in the depiction of women's formal attire.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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