Artwork
Aublade
Aublade is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Aublade is a 1952 drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is a sketch of a woman in a simple outfit, characterized by quick, confident lines and minimal shading.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a short jacket with rolled-up sleeves and a long, straight skirt. Her relaxed pose and the practical yet stylish clothing suggest a casual, everyday look from the early 1950s.
Technique & Style
The sketch is executed with swift, assured lines and subtle shading to convey the shape of the garments. The overall effect is that of a rapid study rather than a finished piece.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.
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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