Artwork
Robe dos nu violette à jupe à volants

Robe dos nu violette à jupe à volants is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Robe dos nu violette à jupe à volants is a fashion image created by Carven around 1959, now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing a sleeveless, violet dress with a low back and full, ruffled skirt, showcasing the designer's work.
Technique & Style
The dress features thin straps and is paired with high heels, exemplifying 1950s fashion's emphasis on elegance and sophistication.
Context
The image reflects the style of the late 1950s, characterized by feminine, luxurious clothing and formal posing.
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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