Artwork
Saphir
Saphir is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Saphir is a drawing created by Carven in 1963, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple, modern outfit consisting of a bright pink hat, dark blue coat, and pointed black shoes. The outfit's name, 'Saphir', is written in the corner, suggesting the illustration may be a fashion design or promotional piece.
Technique & Style
The illustration is characterized by clean lines, minimal detail, and an emphasis on the clothing and the subject's face. The style is polished and modern, consistent with early 1960s fashion illustration.
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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