Who painted Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue?

Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue was painted by Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue?

Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue

Carven , 1957

Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue 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 à volants à motif de fleur bleue, created circa 1957 by Carven, is a fashion sketch held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection. It depicts a woman in a flowing, ruffled dress with a blue-green floral pattern.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman posed simply, highlighting the dress's design: layered ruffles and a soft, light fabric with a blue-green floral motif. The dual view (full and front) emphasizes the garment's structure and pattern.

Technique & Style

The sketch conveys a sense of rapid execution, prioritizing the capture of shape and fabric texture over intricate detail. The overall style reflects mid-20th-century French fashion design aesthetics.

History & Provenance

Created around 1957 by the French fashion house Carven, the sketch is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's holdings, though the acquisition details are not specified here.

Context

Part of Carven's 1950s output, this design embodies the era's fashion trends, characterized by feminine, flowing silhouettes and playful patterns. It reflects Carven's contribution to French couture of the time.

Legacy

As a representative of 1950s French fashion design, Robe à volants à motif de fleur bleue contributes to the historical record of Carven's work and the broader context of mid-century couture.