Artwork
Asmadée et Alma
Asmadée et Alma is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Asmadée et Alma is a sketch created around 1961 by the fashion designer Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman standing upright, dressed in a sleeveless pink dress with scalloped edges at the hem and neckline, and her hair neatly pulled back. The inclusion of 'Asmadée et Alma' in the corner may indicate either two subjects, collaborative work, or brand association, though the specific meaning remains unclear.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, confident lines, the drawing conveys a sense of spontaneity, suggesting a quick creation with minimal yet effective detail to capture the subject's form.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1961, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though detailed provenance before its acquisition is not provided.
Context
As a fashion sketch from the early 1960s, it reflects the era's design aesthetics, with the scalloped dress details hinting at the playful, feminine trends of the time.
Legacy
While specific influence or legacy of 'Asmadée et Alma' is not highlighted, it contributes to the broader archival understanding of Carven's design contributions to 1960s fashion.
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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