Artwork
Gentiane
Gentiane is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Gentiane, created by Carven in 1956, is a fashion illustration housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece features a woman in a blue dress and jacket, posed with one hand on her hip and the other arm extended, wearing white gloves and high heels against a beige background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Gentiane is a stylishly dressed woman, emphasizing 1950s fashion aesthetics. Her pose conveys confidence and elegance, highlighting the outfit as the central focus.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, elegant style, Gentiane boasts clean lines and minimal detailing, ensuring the subject and attire are the primary points of attention.
History & Provenance
Created in 1956 by Carven, Gentiane is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the work's primary context is Western fashion illustration rather than ethnographic study.
Context
Gentiane reflects the fashion ideals of the mid-20th century, specifically the structured, refined looks of the 1950s, with the blue suit and accessories emblematic of the era's sophistication.
Legacy
While specific influence of Gentiane is not broadly documented, it represents a typical example of 1950s fashion illustration, contributing to the archival record of the period's style and aesthetics.
Artist & collection
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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