Artwork
'Barette'
'Barette' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
The coat is dark with a faint greenish tint, and the background is just a few loose brushstrokes.
This quick sketch shows a woman in a long coat and hat, walking with a small dog on a leash. The coat is dark with a faint greenish tint, and the background is just a few loose brushstrokes. The lines are simple but confident, and the whole scene feels like a snapshot.
The artist signed it "Carven," and the drawing focuses on the woman’s stylish outfit. The coat looks like something from the mid-20th century, with clean lines and a practical cut.
If you like this sketch, check out Carven—they’re known for designing clothes like this.
Overview
'Barette' is a drawing created by Carven around 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman walking a small dog, dressed in a stylish mid-20th-century outfit, emphasizing her fashionable coat and hat.
Technique & Style
Executed with simple yet confident lines, the drawing captures a snapshot-like moment, with a dark coat featuring a faint greenish tint set against a loosely brushed background.
Context
The artwork reflects Carven's expertise in clothing design, as evident in the practical yet stylish cut of the woman's coat.
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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