Artwork
Loukoum
Loukoum 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
Loukoum is an illustration executed around 1958 by the French fashion house Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century fashion drawing.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a woman dressed in a sleeveless, square‑necked dress with a full skirt and a waist‑level bow, complemented by high‑heeled shoes. A smaller, adjacent sketch repeats the dress design, emphasizing the garment’s form rather than the figure’s identity.
Technique & Style
Rendered with bold, unmodulated lines, the drawing relies on minimal shading and a plain background. The figure’s facial features are reduced to a neutral outline, focusing attention on the silhouette and construction of the attire.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958, the illustration reflects Carven’s design aesthetic of the post‑war period. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition (or donation) and remains catalogued under the title Loukoum.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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