Artwork
Psyché
Psyché 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
Overview
Psyché is a work by the fashion designer Carven, created around 1957. It is a sketch or drawing held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing a simple purple dress with a matching cape adorned with blue and green flowers. The pose and attire suggest a focus on fashion design.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, similar to those found in fashion sketches. The flowers on the cape appear to be stitched on, indicating a possible textile design element.
Context
Carven was known for combining art and clothing design, a context in which Psyché was likely created.
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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