Artwork
Dieppe
Dieppe is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1958, “Dieppe” is a black‑and‑white drawing by the French fashion house Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It presents a single figure—a woman dressed in a patterned coat and hat—rendered in line and shading without background detail.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on a stylish woman whose attire consists of a black‑and‑white plaid coat cinched at the waist, a matching hat, and a dress worn beneath. Her profile glance to the side suggests a moment of contemplation, while the emphasis on clothing highlights mid‑century fashion as a cultural signifier.
Technique & Style
Executed in monochrome, the piece relies on line work and tonal shading to convey volume and texture. The plain background isolates the figure, allowing the contrast of the plaid pattern against the smooth hat to stand out. The simplicity of the composition reflects Carven’s streamlined aesthetic of the 1950s.
History & Provenance
“Dieppe” entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after being acquired in the late 20th century, though precise details of its transfer remain limited. Its dating to circa 1958 places it within Carven’s prolific period of fashion illustration, when the brand was expanding its visual identity beyond clothing into graphic representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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