Artwork
Paprika
Paprika is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Paprika is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1952, now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a simple, sleeveless dress on a dress form, characterized by a wide neckline and a long, flowing skirt with vertical lines. The focus on pleats indicates the artist's consideration of fabric movement and fold.
Technique & Style
Executed in a light and quick manner, the drawing utilizes minimal pencil strokes, reflecting a preliminary or conceptual stage in the design process.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1952, the work is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance tracing back to the French fashion house Carven.
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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