Artwork
'Pêcherie'
'Pêcherie' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
‘Pêcherie’, executed in 1949 by the French fashion house Carven, is a black‑and‑white drawing preserved in the Museum of Ethnography. The work portrays a solitary female figure in profile, rendered with clear, confident lines that emphasize form over detail.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a woman turned away from the viewer, her head inclined slightly to the right. She wears a dark dress with a deep neckline and carries a white handbag secured by a brown strap at her waist, suggesting a moment of private contemplation or departure.
Technique & Style
Carven employs a restrained graphic approach, combining bold contour lines with cross‑hatching and stippling to suggest texture and volume. The limited shading creates a subtle sense of depth while maintaining the drawing’s overall elegance and simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created in the post‑war era, the piece reflects the fashion sensibilities of the late 1940s. It entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible for study of mid‑century sartorial illustration.
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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