Artwork
Printanière
Printanière is a print 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
Printanière, attributed to the designer Carven and dated to around 1958, is a two‑dimensional illustration preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a fashion figure rendered in a bright teal dress, accompanied by a technical sketch of the garment on the right side of the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a woman poised with her left hand on her hip, her hair gathered in an updo, and she wears white heels. The dress features a sleeveless cut, a floral motif on the skirt, and a bow at the neckline, suggesting a celebration of springtime elegance.
Technique & Style
The image combines watercolor washes with ink outlines, using bold black lines to define the silhouette and details of the dress. A muted beige background provides a gentle contrast that accentuates the vivid teal of the garment.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958, Printanière entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains part of the institution’s visual arts collection.
Context
The illustration reflects Carven’s mid‑century approach to fashion drawing, where decorative elements and precise garment sketches coexist, offering both aesthetic appeal and a reference for design.
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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