Artwork
La Clusaz
La Clusaz is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1963, “La Clusaz” is an image attributed to the French fashion house Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a stylised view of a woman’s attire.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration shows a side‑profile of a woman in a coordinated brown ensemble—jacket, skirt and matching hat—paired with black heels. A small inset sketches the garment’s back, suggesting an interest in the complete design rather than narrative content.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a light beige background, the image employs clean lines and flat colour typical of mid‑century fashion illustration. The inclusion of a technical sketch alongside the finished view reflects a design‑oriented approach, emphasizing form and construction.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the early 1960s, a period when Carven was known for accessible yet elegant ready‑to‑wear. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed as an example of fashion documentation from that era.
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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