Artwork
Pavie
Pavie is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
To the right of the woman is a smaller drawing of the back of a dress, which appears to be a design for the same garment.
This drawing depicts a woman in a dress, with the word "Pavie" written above her head. The woman is shown from the side, wearing a dress with a collar and a skirt that falls just below her knees. Her hair is styled in a bob, and she wears earrings.
To the right of the woman is a smaller drawing of the back of a dress, which appears to be a design for the same garment. The overall style of the drawing suggests a fashion illustration from the mid-20th century.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, you might want to look up Carven.
Overview
Pavie is a drawing created by Carven around 1957, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a knee-length dress with a collar, styled in a mid-20th-century fashion. The image includes a side view of the woman and a separate detail of the dress's back, suggesting a fashion design.
Technique & Style
The illustration is characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion drawing, with a focus on showcasing the design of the dress.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1957 by Carven, the drawing is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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