Artwork
Vieux Mexique
Vieux Mexique is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Vieux Mexique, created circa 1951 by Carven, is a fashion design sketch housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a woman in a modern, black, V-neck dress with a long, flared skirt featuring vibrant floral patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman in a relaxed pose, with one hand on her hip, conveying casual elegance. The title suggests an influence from traditional Mexico, though the overall design appears contemporary.
Technique & Style
The sketch contrasts bold, colorful floral accents at the skirt's hem (in reds, greens, and purples) with the simplicity of the black dress, highlighting a blend of vibrancy and understatement.
History & Provenance
Created around 1951 by French fashion designer Carven, the sketch is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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