Artwork
Manteau à petits carreaux noir et blanc et chapeau assorti
Manteau à petits carreaux noir et blanc 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 à petits carreaux noir et blanc et chapeau assorti, created circa 1967 by Carven, is a visual artwork housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece primarily features a woman wearing a black and white plaid coat and matching hat.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman posing in a knee-length black and white plaid coat with a collar, accompanied by a matching hat. Her posture, with one arm raised and the other at her side, and her attire, including high heels and pulled-back hair, convey a sense of elegance and simplicity.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by a plain background that emphasizes the subject's outfit, drawing focus to the plaid pattern and the woman's stylish appearance. The overall composition prioritizes clarity and understated sophistication.
History & Provenance
Created around 1967 by Carven, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its recognition within the realm of ethnographic or cultural artifacts.
Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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