Who painted Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti?

Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti was painted by Carven in 1967.

Where can I see Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti?

Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti

Carven , 1967

Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Manteau ardoise et chapeau assorti is a graphic work attributed to the French fashion house Carven, dating from around 1967. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century fashion illustration.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a woman dressed in a slate‑gray, knee‑length coat with a high collar, complemented by a matching hat and high heels. She stands with her left hand on her hip and her right arm relaxed at her side, a pose that emphasizes poise and the structured silhouette of the garment.

Technique & Style

Executed with clean, unembellished lines, the illustration relies on a restrained palette of greys and muted tones. Minimal shading and a focus on contour give the image a sleek, refined quality, highlighting the coat’s shape and the coordination of accessories without decorative excess.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1967, the work reflects Carven’s design aesthetic during a period when French ready‑to‑wear was gaining international visibility. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition in the late twentieth century, where it serves as a visual document of contemporary women’s fashion of the era.