Artwork
Manteau ample écossais bleu
Manteau ample écossais bleu 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
Created around 1959, “Manteau ample écossais bleu” is an image‑based work attributed to the French fashion house Carven. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other objects that document clothing and cultural dress.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a woman dressed in a multicoloured plaid coat—blue, green and red—featuring a collar, knee‑length cut and side pockets. She stands with her left hand tucked into a pocket, her right elbow bent, and her posture suggests a casual, poised stance. The figure’s short dark hair, white collared shirt, and the bent left knee add a sense of everyday elegance.
Technique & Style
Rendered on an off‑white background, the image combines a realistic portrayal of the figure with a simplified line drawing of a coat placed to the right. This juxtaposition of detailed rendering and schematic illustration highlights the garment’s form while emphasizing its design elements.
History & Provenance
The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation in the late 1950s, though precise acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources. Its presence in an ethnographic context reflects the museum’s interest in fashion as a cultural artifact.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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