Artwork
'Mamounia'
'Mamounia' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Mamounia' is a drawing created by Carven in 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a loose, knee-length dress with a dotted pattern, a wide belt, and a hat. The simple, sketchy representation suggests a focus on the garment rather than the wearer.
Technique & Style
The work features simple lines and light shading, giving it the appearance of a quick study. A row of small flowers on the right side adds a decorative element.
History & Provenance
The drawing is signed 'Mamounia' in the corner, which is also its title. It was created in 1949 by Carven, a fashion designer.
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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