Artwork
'Arènes'
'Arènes' is a drawing by Marie-Louise 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
Arènes, created in 1951 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a drawing depicting a woman in a uniquely patterned dress. Characterized by simplicity and elegance, the piece showcases Carven's design aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Arènes is a woman posed confidently with one arm raised and the other on her hip, wearing a dress featuring an intricate mix of lines, shapes, and animal motifs, including a horse.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet refined style, the drawing emphasizes clean lines and minimal shading, reflecting Carven's emphasis on understated sophistication in her designs.
History & Provenance
Arènes is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (1945), known for pioneering prêt-à-porter and innovative lingerie designs.
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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