Artwork
Angélica
Angélica is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Angélica is a fashion sketch created around 1961 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French couturier known for her designs for petite women.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a casual, sleeveless outfit with a scalloped collar and wide-legged pants, wearing a tilted round hat. The model's name, Angélica, is inscribed in the corner.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple, confident lines and soft shading, conveying a sense of ease and informality. The use of quick, clean lines suggests a spontaneous and expressive approach to capturing the model's pose and attire.
History & Provenance
Angélica is part of Marie-Louise Carven's output during the early 1960s, a period when she was pioneering prêt-à-porter in Parisian couture. The sketch is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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