Artwork
Irba
Irba 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
The back of the dress is shown in the sketch to the right, which reveals a zipper running down the center.
This image depicts a woman in a blue dress, with a sketch of the back of the dress to her right. The woman is wearing white gloves and has her hair styled in an updo. She is standing with her left hand on her hip, and her right arm is relaxed by her side.
The dress is a dark blue color and appears to be made of a smooth fabric. It has a round neckline and short sleeves, and the skirt falls just below the knee. The back of the dress is shown in the sketch to the right, which reveals a zipper running down the center.
The overall style of the image suggests a fashion illustration from the mid-20th century. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of cross-hatching.
Overview
Irba is a work by Carven, created around 1959, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a dark blue dress with white gloves, her hair styled in an updo. She stands with one hand on her hip and the other relaxed by her side, showcasing the dress's design.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion illustration, featuring a detailed sketch of the dress's back alongside the figure, highlighting its design elements such as a central zipper.
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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