Artwork
Dame de coeur
Dame de coeur 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
Dame de coeur is a 1963 drawing by Carven, a French fashion house. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a striking red coat with a wide belt and tall black heels. The title, 'Dame de coeur,' or 'lady of hearts,' is inscribed in the corner. The woman's face is blank, while her attire is rendered in detail, suggesting a focus on fashion over personal identity.
Technique & Style
The coat is illustrated with stiff, sharp folds and two buttons near the waist, conveying a sense of structured elegance. The overall style blends elements of fashion illustration with a minimalist approach to the subject's face.
Context
Carven, the creator of Dame de coeur, was a French fashion house that apparently extended its creative scope to include drawing. The work reflects the intersection of fashion and art in 1960s France.
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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