Artwork
Lodi
Lodi is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 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 1957, the drawing titled Lodi is attributed to the fashion house Carven and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition consists of two quick sketches: a woman in a light‑blue, polka‑dot dress and a smaller figure of a man in a plain coat. The work emphasizes gesture and silhouette rather than intricate detail.
Subject & Meaning
The primary figure depicts a female model wearing a loose, airy dress with a fitted waist and a subtly flared skirt, captured mid‑step with a hand placed on her hip. Adjacent to her, a diminutive male figure in a simple coat and trousers suggests a complementary or supporting role, perhaps indicating a fashion pairing or a casual scene of everyday movement.
Technique & Style
Rendered with swift, confident lines, the drawing employs a watercolor‑like shading that softens the forms while preserving a sense of immediacy. The artist’s approach favors the overall shape and dynamism of the subjects, using minimal line work to convey volume and motion rather than fine texture, characteristic of mid‑century fashion illustration.
History & Provenance
Lodi dates to the late 1950s, a period when Carven was known for producing ready‑to‑wear garments that blended elegance with practicality. The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it serves as a visual record of the brand’s design aesthetic and the broader cultural context of post‑war fashion.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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