Artwork

Robe sans manches vert pâle avec ceinture nouée

Robe sans manches vert pâle avec ceinture nouée, by Carven, 1965
Robe sans manches vert pâle avec ceinture nouée, by Carven, 1965

Robe sans manches vert pâle avec ceinture nouée is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1965 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 vert pâle avec ceinture nouée is a design by Carven, created around 1965. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman from behind, wearing a sleeveless, pale green dress with a bow-tied belt. The simplicity of the dress is accentuated by a wide-brimmed hat that covers her hair.

Technique & Style

The design is executed with swift, assured strokes, prioritizing overall shapes over intricate details. The belt is a focal point, adding a touch of decoration to an otherwise straightforward outfit.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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