Artwork
Neauphle
Neauphle is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Neauphle, attributed to the French fashion house Carven and dated to around 1958, is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a solitary female figure rendered against a neutral beige backdrop, emphasizing the garment she wears.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a woman in a full‑skirted dress with thin shoulder straps, patterned with purple blossoms on a white field. She stands with her left leg subtly bent, her right arm placed on her hip, and her left arm extended outward, conveying a poised, self‑assured stance.
Technique & Style
Executed as a photographic or illustrative image, the piece relies on clear lines and a restrained color palette. The plain background isolates the figure, while the crisp detailing of the floral print and the short bob haircut reflect mid‑century fashion aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to Carven situates it within the post‑war French couture scene, offering a visual record of the brand’s design language during that period.
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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
