Artwork
Bomgo
Bomgo 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
Bomgo is a sketch created by Carven around 1956, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It features two simple coat designs with accompanying handwritten notes.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts two coats: one with a wide collar and three buttons, the other sleeveless with a high neck. The notes 'Bomgo' and 'Haute couture' suggest a connection to high-end fashion.
Technique & Style
The designs are drawn in loose black lines, with some lines left unfinished, indicating a rapid and spontaneous creative process. The notes are written in red and yellow ink.
History & Provenance
Bomgo was created by Carven, a fashion designer, circa 1956. It is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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