Who painted Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres?

Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres was painted by Carven in 1967.

Where can I see Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres?

Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres

Carven , 1967

Manteau parme rehaussé de surpiqûres 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

Created around 1967, the image titled “Manteau parme rehaulsé de surpiqûres” is a fashion illustration attributed to the French label Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as a visual study of a women’s coat rather than a finished advertisement.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, knee‑length coat with short sleeves and a modest collar. The garment is rendered in muted gray tones with a slightly darker edging, and the figure’s short, voluminous bouffant hairstyle adds a touch of 1960s elegance. Her posture, with one hand tucked into a pocket, conveys a relaxed confidence that suggests everyday wearability.

Technique & Style

A small auxiliary sketch in the corner shows the same coat folded, indicating an interest in the garment’s practical aspects of storage and presentation.

Carven employs simple, clean lines and subtle shading to convey the coat’s drape and texture, emphasizing an effortless silhouette. A small auxiliary sketch in the corner shows the same coat folded, indicating an interest in the garment’s practical aspects of storage and presentation. The overall aesthetic reflects the streamlined, minimalist approach characteristic of mid‑century French ready‑to‑wear design.

History & Provenance

The illustration dates to the late 1960s, a period when Carven was expanding its ready‑to‑wear line. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings as part of a broader acquisition of fashion artifacts that document everyday clothing practices and design evolution. The piece remains catalogued under the museum’s fashion and textile collection.