Artwork
Rose trémière
Rose trémière is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1951, “Rose trémière” is a drawing attributed to the French fashion house Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century fashion illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a flowing, full‑skirted dress with a deep V‑neck, adorned with bold green and yellow floral motifs. She wears a wide‑brimmed hat and modest earrings, and her pose—one leg slightly advanced—conveys a relaxed, poised elegance. The title, translating to “hollyhock,” suggests the floral pattern is a central visual element.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, rapid lines, the drawing resembles a preparatory fashion sketch rather than a finished portrait. The emphasis on contour and pattern, combined with minimal shading, creates a sense of movement and immediacy characteristic of 1950s runway illustration.
History & Provenance
The piece dates to the early 1950s, a period when Carven was known for translating haute‑couture designs into accessible visual formats. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition (or donation) after its creation, where it remains part of the institution’s fashion‑related collection.
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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