Artwork
Coq indien
Coq indien is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Coq indien, created circa 1960 by Carven, is a fashion illustration housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a detailed, patterned dress, accompanied by a secondary view of the dress's back.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with short, dark hair, dressed in a sleeveless, knee-length dress featuring a brown and yellow leaf pattern. Adornments include a long necklace and earrings, suggesting a focus on mid-20th-century fashion design.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, sketchy style, the drawing emphasizes bold lines and minimal shading against a light beige background, characteristic of quick, expressive fashion illustrations.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1960s, Coq indien is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its recognition within the context of cultural or ethnographic fashion studies.
Context
While the title 'Coq indien' (Indian Rooster) does not directly reflect the content, the piece may relate to the international influences prevalent in 1960s fashion, or it could be a titular anomaly.
Legacy
As part of the Museum of Ethnography's holdings, Coq indien contributes to the historical record of fashion illustration, though its broader impact or connection to Carven's body of work is not immediately clear from the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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