Artwork

Robe pistache

Robe pistache, by Carven, 1957
Robe pistache, by Carven, 1957

Robe pistache 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

Robe pistache is a drawing by Carven, created around 1957. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a green dress with white flowers, accessorized with white gloves and high heels. The woman is shown facing left, with a full skirt and V-neckline.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed in a simple style characterized by bold lines and minimal shading, set against a plain white background that emphasizes the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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