Artwork
Pirée
Pirée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pirée is a circa 1953 sketch by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a knee-length dress with floral embroidery, bare arms, high heels, and a clutch.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a stylish, fitted dress with a flared skirt, emphasizing mid-20th-century fashion aesthetics. The simplicity of the sketch focuses attention on the outfit's design.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, sketchy manner, Pirée features flat colors and simple lines without shading, reflecting a rapid, possibly conceptual, design approach.
History & Provenance
Created around 1953 by Carven, the sketch is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. The title 'Pirée' is prominently inscribed in the top right corner.
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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