Azalée was painted by Carven in 1967.

Where can I see Azalée?

Azalée is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Azalée

Carven , 1967

Azalée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Azalée, attributed to the French fashion house Carven and dated to around 1967, is a graphic representation preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is presented as an image, likely a drawing, that records a single figure in a stylised fashion illustration.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a woman dressed in a long, olive‑green coat accompanied by a matching hat. The coat features a simple cut, two front pockets and a cinched waist, while the sitter’s hands rest casually in the pockets and she wears white gloves. A brief label bearing the title Azalée appears in the corner, suggesting a possible reference to the flower or a design name.

Technique & Style

Executed in line drawing, the image combines clear contour work with minimal shading, emphasizing the silhouette of the coat and accessories. A secondary sketch of the garment’s rear view is included, indicating a design‑development approach. The artist’s initials, CH, are placed at the bottom, marking authorship without elaborate signature.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1967, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to Carven aligns it with the fashion house’s mid‑century output, though the work itself functions more as a design study than a finished fashion illustration.

Context

During the late 1960s, French ready‑to‑wear houses such as Carven produced both commercial garments and internal design documentation. Azalée reflects this period’s interest in streamlined, functional outerwear, illustrated through a restrained colour palette and practical details like pockets and a belted waist.