Artwork

Tailleur rose

Tailleur rose, by Carven, 1957
Tailleur rose, by Carven, 1957

Tailleur rose is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Tailleur rose is a work by the fashion designer Carven, created around 1957. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman wearing a pink ensemble, consisting of a knee-length dress with a full skirt, a matching jacket, and white gloves. The pose and attire convey a sense of elegance and poise.

Technique & Style

The image includes two sketches of the dress's back, one a simple line drawing and the other a more detailed, shaded version, showcasing the design process. The overall presentation is set against a light beige background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.