Artwork
Bulle
Bulle is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Bulle is a 1963 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a drawing depicting a woman in a distinctive 1960s outfit.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman portrayed in a pose conveying confidence, with a one-shoulder, white dress featuring black floral patterns, paired with high heels and a neat updo. Her left hand rests on her hip, and she faces forward with a confident expression.
Technique & Style
Executed as a drawing, Bulle showcases a bold, graphic approach through its black and white color scheme, accentuated by the subtle, light beige background. The style is quintessentially 1960s, emphasizing fashionable elements of the era.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963 by Carven, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its creation context or previous ownership are not provided.
Context
Bulle reflects the fashion aesthetics of the 1960s, highlighting the decade's penchant for bold patterns, one-shoulder dresses, and stylish, elevated hairstyles.
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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