Artwork
Vizir
Vizir is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Vizir is a mid-20th-century artwork by Carven, dated circa 1953, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a woman in a straightforward pose, gesturing with her right hand. Her attire, a dark, striped jumpsuit with button-front and long sleeves, is the focal point, potentially representing a fashion design concept, as suggested by the 'Vizir' label in the corner.
Technique & Style
Executed in predominantly black, white, and a hint of peach, the sketch features loose yet assured lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity, characteristic of a quick study or preliminary design.
History & Provenance
Created around 1953 by Carven, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.
Context
Given its style and subject, Vizir likely originated as part of Carven’s fashion design process, possibly intended for a sketchbook, reflecting the designer’s approach to garment design during the early 1950s.
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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