Artwork
St Nitouche
St Nitouche is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
St Nitouche is a fashion drawing created by Carven around 1958. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a sleeveless dress with a floral pattern in shades of purple and gray. The dress is labeled 'St. Nitouche', likely its name or design inspiration.
Technique & Style
The artist employed swift, assured strokes to render the dress and a small umbrella in the corner. The sketch conveys a sense of spontaneity and confidence.
History & Provenance
The drawing is attributed to the fashion designer Carven and dates to circa 1958. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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