Artwork
Robe d'un soir
Robe d'un soir 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
Robe d'un soir, created in 1956 by Carven, is an evening gown design housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman wearing a sleek evening gown, emphasizing its flowing design suited for a formal night event, as directly indicated by its French title translating to 'evening dress'.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, sketchy lines prioritizing overall shape, the design suggests movement through soft, wavy lines in the skirt, with subtle texture implied by swirled details on the bodice.
History & Provenance
Created in 1956 by the French fashion house Carven, the design 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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