Artwork

Tailleur vert et marron avec veste à fine ceinture et boutonnage

Tailleur vert et marron avec veste à fine ceinture et boutonnage, by Carven, 1965
Tailleur vert et marron avec veste à fine ceinture et boutonnage, by Carven, 1965

Tailleur vert et marron avec veste à fine ceinture et boutonnage is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

This work, held at the Museum of Ethnography, is a design sketch by Carven, created around 1965.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, two-piece outfit consisting of a bright green jacket with a belted waist and a matching skirt with a brown stripe.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, rapid lines and an emphasis on clean shapes and bold colors, the drawing appears to be a preliminary study for a clothing design, omitting details such as facial features and background.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to Carven and dated to circa 1965, and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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