Artwork
Anghor
Anghor is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Anghor, attributed to the French fashion house Carven and dated to around 1956, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a solitary female figure dressed in a long, flowing garment that dominates the composition. A plain beige field forms the background, allowing the subject’s attire and posture to command visual attention.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is shown from behind, her back turned toward the viewer. She wears a blue dress patterned with white blossoms accented by green, suggesting a refined, perhaps seasonal, aesthetic. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, the hand resting lightly on her shoulder, while her hair is gathered in an updo, conveying a poised, private moment.
Technique & Style
The work employs a flat, uniform background that isolates the figure, a device often used to emphasize form and color. The dress’s floral motif is rendered with clear delineation, hinting at a cross‑hatching approach to texture, though the overall surface remains smooth and decorative rather than heavily gestural.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1956, Anghor entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. The piece reflects mid‑century French fashion illustration, aligning with Carven’s reputation for elegant, modern designs during that period.
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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