Artwork
Bologne
Bologne is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1957, “Bologne” is a fashion illustration by the artist known as Carven. The work is a black‑and‑white image preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a single female figure dressed in a simple, structured costume, accompanied by a smaller study of the same garment folded flat.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure wears a short‑sleeved, belted tunic and a long, flared skirt marked by vertical lines, suggesting a modest, everyday attire. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she rests one hand on her hip, conveying a poised yet relaxed stance. The adjacent miniature drawing isolates the garment’s shape, emphasizing its form and utility.
Technique & Style
Carven employs loose, rapid lines to convey the drape and movement of the fabric, favoring gesture over detail. The sketch’s economy of stroke highlights the silhouette of the tunic and skirt, while the vertical line pattern on the skirt is rendered with minimal cross‑hatching, creating a sense of texture without heavy shading.
History & Provenance
The illustration dates to the late 1950s, a period when fashion sketching served both design and archival purposes. “Bologne” entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it is catalogued as an example of mid‑century sartorial documentation. The work remains attributed solely to Carven, with no further exhibition record noted.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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