Artwork
Trotteur
Trotteur 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
This drawing shows a woman in a simple, matching outfit—a short jacket and skirt with a dark red and black pattern.
This drawing shows a woman in a simple, matching outfit—a short jacket and skirt with a dark red and black pattern. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand on her hip, wearing low-heeled shoes. To the right, there’s a flat sketch of the same outfit from the back.
The outfit looks practical and stylish, like something from the mid-20th century. The artist signed it "Carven" in the corner, which might hint at who made it.
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Overview
Trotteur, created circa 1958 by Carven, is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a coordinating outfit, accompanied by a rear view sketch of the same ensemble.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a practical yet stylish short jacket and skirt with a dark red and black pattern. Her poised stance, with hair pulled back and one hand on her hip, conveys confidence. The inclusion of a rear view sketch emphasizes the design of the outfit.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a straightforward, illustrative style, focusing on the clarity of the fashion design. The artist's signature, 'Carven', is discretely placed in the corner.
History & Provenance
Created around 1958, Trotteur is attributed to Carven, though the signature's implications for authorship are noted. The work is currently part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
The outfit's design reflects mid-20th-century womenswear trends, highlighting the intersection of practicality and style during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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