Artwork

Reine marguerite

Reine marguerite, by Carven, 1956
Reine marguerite, by Carven, 1956

Reine marguerite is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Reine marguerite is a 1956 work by the designer Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman in a light-colored, floral-patterned dress with a fitted waist and short sleeves, holding a small purse. The title 'Reine marguerite' likely refers to the dress design.

Technique & Style

The sketch is simple yet effectively captures the dress's shape, conveying a sense of elegance through its flowing lines and subtle pattern.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.