Artwork
Saïgon
Saïgon is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Saïgon is a fashion drawing created by Carven around 1959, now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a stylized figure in a dark blue plaid suit, consisting of a short skirt and matching jacket with functional details. The subject’s pose and attire suggest a focus on showcasing the outfit’s design.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet precise manner, the drawing includes a supplementary back-view diagram of the jacket, highlighting Carven’s attention to detail in garment design. The overall style is characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion illustration.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959, the work is attributed to Carven, a known creator of fashion sketches. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with a handwritten label "Saïgon" providing contextual naming.
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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