Artwork

Cerisier rose

Cerisier rose, by Carven, 1955
Cerisier rose, by Carven, 1955

Cerisier rose is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Cerisier rose is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1955. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman in a sleeveless, flared dress with a floral pattern featuring pink, blue, and green hues on a light background. The title Cerisier rose, which translates to 'pink cherry tree' in English, may reference the dress's pink floral motifs.

Technique & Style

The image showcases a simple, sideways pose, with the dress being the primary focus. The bold, colorful floral pattern is characteristic of the sketch's style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.