Artwork
Mordoré
Mordoré is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Mordoré, executed around 1956 by the artist known as Carven, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a solitary female figure rendered in a sketch-like manner, emphasizing the silhouette of her attire and posture.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a woman dressed in a long, patterned garment with a high collar and fitted sleeves. Her hair is neatly pulled back, and she holds a small object in her right hand, suggesting a moment of quiet activity or personal ritual.
Technique & Style
Carven employs loose, gestural lines combined with occasional brown ink splashes on a light ground, creating a sense of immediacy. The treatment of the dress conveys texture—reminiscent of wool or tweed—through broad strokes that prioritize overall shape over fine detail.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1950s, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its inclusion reflects the museum’s broader interest in mid‑century fashion illustration and the visual culture of that era.
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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