Artwork
Valentin
Valentin 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
Overview
Valentin, created circa 1958 by Carven, is a fashion illustration housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a vibrant green ensemble, accompanied by a detailed sketch of the dress's back.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a coordinating green dress and jacket, adorned with a white hat, conveying elegance. The inclusion of the dress's back sketch highlights the garment's design, emphasizing the illustration's focus on fashion detail.
Technique & Style
The illustration showcases a blend of simplicity and attention to detail, particularly in the contrasting green and white hues, suggesting a refined, mid-20th-century fashion aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s, Valentin is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, though the artist's intent or the subject's identity remain unspecified in available information.
Context
Emerging in the 1950s, the piece reflects the era's fashion trends, with the green suit and white hat evoking the stylish, feminine silhouettes characteristic of the time.
Legacy
As a preserved work in a museum collection, Valentin contributes to the historical record of mid-20th-century fashion illustration, offering insight into the aesthetic preferences of its era.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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