Artwork
Angélique
Angélique 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
Angélique is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1958, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman wearing a knee-length dress with a short jacket, characterized by a light green background adorned with small, scattered blue, red, and white floral motifs.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Angélique is a woman standing upright, dressed in the eponymous outfit, complete with simple black heels and a belted waist. A secondary, miniature sketch to the right shows the dress’s rear view, featuring a bow tie. The inclusion of the dress’s name, *Angélique*, in the corner suggests the illustration’s purpose might have been for identification or presentation.
Technique & Style
The sketch showcases a minimalist approach to floral patterns, with small, dispersed floral shapes on a light green dress. This style contrasts with more common clustered floral arrangements, opting instead for a sparse, scattered motif. The overall design reflects mid-20th-century fashion aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958 by French fashion house Carven, Angélique is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. Specific details about its creation context, exhibition history, or how it came to the museum are not provided.
Context
Floral patterns were a prevalent feature in 1950s fashion, often used to convey elegance and femininity. The scattered floral motif in Angélique might have been intended to offer a fresh, modern twist on traditional floral designs, though without more context, the full intent remains speculative.
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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