Artwork
Amale
Amale 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
Amale, a drawing created circa 1959 by artist Carven, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a distinctive outfit, accompanied by a smaller dress sketch and annotations.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman in a black dress with white accents (collar, cuffs, hat) and black heels, shown in a walking pose. A separate, smaller white dress is sketched to the side, labeled 'Amale' with the number '99' above, potentially indicating a design or catalog number.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, elegant style, the drawing features clean lines and minimal shading, conveying understated sophistication through the subject's refined attire and poised stance.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s, Amale is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's intentions or the subject's identity (if specific) are not detailed in available information.
Context
The work reflects mid-20th-century womenswear fashion, with the depicted ensemble characteristic of the era's formal styles. The inclusion of a numbered, smaller dress sketch suggests a possible connection to fashion design or cataloging.
Legacy
As a museum-held piece, Amale contributes to the historical record of late 1950s fashion aesthetics and design practices, though its broader impact or exhibition history is not prominently documented.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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