Artwork

Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier, by Carven, 1962
Jacques Cartier, by Carven, 1962

Jacques Cartier is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

This image, titled 'Jacques Cartier', is a work by the fashion designer Carven, created around 1962. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a stylish green and black plaid coat and hat, turned to the right. The outfit is detailed, with a wide-collared coat over a dress, white stockings, and blue shoes, suggesting a focus on fashion.

Technique & Style

The image is a fashion illustration, characterized by its detailed rendering of the woman's outfit against a plain white or light-colored background. A small piece of paper or fabric near her feet adds a subtle detail to the composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.