Artwork
Trévise
Trévise 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
Created around 1957, Trévise is a pencil sketch attributed to the designer Carven and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The drawing records a woman in motion, dressed in a coordinated outfit, and bears the title in the lower corner, though the significance of the name remains unclear.
Subject & Meaning
The image captures a female figure walking, clothed in a modest, form‑fitting ensemble. The attire consists of a knee‑length dress patterned in plaid, paired with a matching jacket, suggesting a practical yet coordinated style. The inclusion of both frontal and rear outlines hints at a functional purpose, perhaps related to garment construction or illustration.
Technique & Style
Executed with light, rapid pencil strokes, the sketch conveys a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The lines are loose, emphasizing the overall silhouette rather than fine detail. By presenting the garment from two orthogonal perspectives, the drawing functions similarly to a pattern draft, offering a clear visual guide to the clothing’s structure.
History & Provenance
Trévise dates to the late 1950s, a period when Carven was active in fashion design. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s broader collection of material culture, reflecting mid‑century sartorial documentation.
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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