Artwork
Vert olive
Vert olive 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
Vert olive is a fashion sketch by Carven, dating to circa 1958, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, dark green (vert olive) dress with a tied waist and long sleeves, standing in a relaxed pose with one leg slightly bent. A smaller adjacent drawing highlights the dress's tie detail.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a loose, flowing style, the sketch conveys a sense of ease and mobility in the designed garment.
History & Provenance
Created around 1958 by French fashion designer Carven, the work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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