Artwork

Turquoise

Turquoise, by Carven, 1956
Turquoise, by Carven, 1956

Turquoise is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Turquoise is a 1956 work by Carven, a fashion designer. It is a sketch held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a turquoise dress with a deep V-neck, fitted waist, and flared skirt. Her relaxed pose suggests a sense of casual elegance. The matching title 'Turquoise' emphasizes the dress's color.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, typical of fashion illustration. The simplicity of the drawing highlights the dress's design and color.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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