Artwork
Sarcelle
Sarcelle 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
Sarcelle is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1959. It is a drawing of a woman wearing a black dress, and is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a sleek black dress with a fitted waist, flared skirt, and high collar. The dress is shown both on the figure and as a standalone flat drawing. The name 'Sarcelle' is written in the corner, possibly indicating the dress's code name or title.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, loose lines to convey the texture of the fabric, creating a sense of movement and fluidity in the drawing.
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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