Artwork
Alaska
Alaska is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Alaska is a drawing created around 1962 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, flowing black dress with a fitted waist and slight train. Her hair is neatly pulled up, and she wears a simple bracelet with a flower-like design.
Technique & Style
The artist used quick, confident lines to capture the figure, emphasizing the dress's shape and movement. The sketch has a spontaneous feel, characteristic of fashion illustrations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie-Louise Carven (31 August 1909 – 8 June 2015), born Carmen de Tommaso, was a French fashion designer who founded the house of Carven in 1945.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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