Artwork
Biniou
Biniou 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
Biniou is a mid‑1950s drawing attributed to the French designer Carven. Executed around 1956, the work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century fashion illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The image portrays a woman dressed in a blue plaid ensemble consisting of a matching jacket and skirt. She stands with a subtly bent left leg and her right arm extended outward, suggesting a poised, informal stance that emphasizes the garment’s structure and pattern.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a minimalist manner, the drawing relies on clean, unembellished lines and very limited shading. A uniform beige background isolates the figure, directing the viewer’s attention to the crisp geometry of the plaid fabric and the silhouette of the attire.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1956, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in an ethnographic context reflects the institution’s interest in documenting cultural expressions of dress and fashion during the post‑war era.
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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