Artwork
Manteau trapèze vert bouteille
Manteau trapèze vert bouteille 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
Manteau trapèze vert bouteille, circa 1959, is a fashion illustration by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman wearing a long, dark green, boxy coat with an A-line silhouette, simple collar, and two pockets, set against a plain light background. Her hairstyle is pulled back, emphasizing the coat's design.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold lines and flat colors, the illustration features a limited palette: dark green for the coat, pink accents for the subject's legs, and beige for the background.
History & Provenance
Created around 1959 by Carven, the piece is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, though its original context or purpose (fashion design, editorial, etc.) is not specified here.
Context
While specific contextual details are scarce, the work reflects mid-20th-century fashion aesthetics, notably the trapeze coat style popular during the late 1950s.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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