Artwork
Hanon
Hanon is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Hanon is a drawing created by Carven around 1959, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman dressed in a coordinated blue-and-white checkered jacket and skirt, accessorized with black heels and a neat, pulled-back hairstyle. The outfit's details, including a high collar, lapel buttons, and a flared hem, are meticulously illustrated.
Technique & Style
The work features a side-view inset of the jacket, showcasing its shape. The artist's annotations include the label 'Hanon' and a small numerical notation in the corner, highlighting a blend of artistic and potentially archival documentation.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959 by Carven, Hanon is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with specific acquisition details not provided.
Context
As a fashion sketch, Hanon reflects mid-20th-century womenswear design, emphasizing simplicity, style, and attention to detail characteristic of the era's fashion.
Legacy
While Hanon's broader impact is not detailed, it serves as a preserved example of Carven's design work within the museum's holdings, accessible for study alongside other womenswear sketches upon request.
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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