Artwork
Flora
Flora 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
Flora is a 1958 work by Carven, currently in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The piece features a woman dressed in a distinctive floral-patterned outfit.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman wearing a black dress with prominent red and green floral motifs, accompanied by a matching jacket. Simple shoes and neat hair styling complement the overall appearance. The title 'Flora' explicitly references the floral theme dominant in the design.
Technique & Style
The work includes a main illustration of the woman and a smaller inset sketch showing the dress from the back, providing a comprehensive view of the garment's design and silhouette.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958 by Carven, a known fashion designer, the work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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