Artwork

Algues

Algues, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958
Algues, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Algues is a drawing by Marie-Louise 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

Algues is a drawing created around 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a green coat with a full skirt, her left hand on her hip, conveying confidence and poise. Her face is turned to the left, and her hair is styled in an updo.

Technique & Style

The artwork features a woman in a green coat against a plain beige background, showcasing understated elegance. The use of subtle contrast and attention to detail highlights the artist's skill.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven, born Carmen de Tommaso in 1909, founded her fashion house in 1945 and was known for designing for petite figures and promoting ready-to-wear fashion. Algues is held in the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.