Artwork

Manteau marron à quatre poches et chapeau assorti

Manteau marron à quatre poches et chapeau assorti, by Carven, 1967
Manteau marron à quatre poches et chapeau assorti, by Carven, 1967

Manteau marron à quatre poches 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 marron à quatre poches et chapeau assorti is a fashion drawing created by Carven around 1967. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, brown coat with four large pockets and a matching hat. The coat's design balances practicality and style, as evidenced by its loose fit, sharp lines, and prominent pockets.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by bold strokes defining the coat and lighter lines for the face and hands. A smaller, secondary sketch of the coat's back view is included, suggesting a design note or reference for a tailor.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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