Artwork
Coolie
Coolie is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Coolie is a visual artwork created by Carven around 1959, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a woman in a simple, monochromatic outfit consisting of a short, three-button jacket and a matching knee-length skirt. Her hair is neatly pulled back, and she stands with one hand in her pocket. The inclusion of a separate line drawing of the outfit to the right suggests a design or illustrative purpose.
Technique & Style
The piece features a combination of a rendered figure and a flat, line drawing of the clothing, indicating a potential connection to fashion design or illustration. The overall aesthetic is characterized by simplicity and clarity.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959 by Carven, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The specific context or commission behind its creation is not detailed here.
Context
The term 'Coolie' in the corner is ambiguous in this context, not clearly referencing the subject, the design, or an external concept. The artwork's placement in a museum of ethnography is intriguing given its apparent focus on Western fashion design.
Legacy
There is no information provided on the work's impact, exhibition history beyond its current location, or influence on subsequent designs or artists.
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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