Artwork

Robe sans manches à motif bleu et violet

Robe sans manches à motif bleu et violet, by Carven, 1957
Robe sans manches à motif bleu et violet, by Carven, 1957

Robe sans manches à motif bleu et violet 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 sans manches à motif bleu et violet is a fashion design created by Carven around 1957. The work is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The design depicts a sleeveless dress with a fitted top and flared skirt, featuring bold blue and purple patterns. The loose, quick lines suggest a fluid, dynamic garment.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by relaxed, expressive lines, and includes a secondary, simplified design below the main image. The notation 'Retour Toile' in the corner implies that this is a working design draft.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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