Artwork
'Marie Caroline'
'Marie Caroline' 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
'Marie Caroline' is a drawing created by Carven around 1951, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a formal gown, turned away from the viewer, with an updo hairstyle and a long, flowing dress featuring a sweetheart neckline and intricate bodice details.
Technique & Style
Rendered in various shades of gray, the drawing employs subtle shading to convey depth and dimension, resulting in an elegant and sophisticated representation.
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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