Artwork
Bagon
Bagon is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Bagon is a fashion illustration created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her innovative approach to women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple black dress and matching jacket, characterized by loose fit and long sleeves, likely reflecting Carven's focus on practical yet stylish designs for women.
Technique & Style
The illustration employs a cross-hatching technique, using dense, angled lines to create texture and shading, giving the garments a three-dimensional appearance without relying on solid colors.
History & Provenance
Bagon is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, created by Carven, who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in prêt-à-porter and lingerie design.
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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
Robe de mariée festonnée et son voile
Haut blanc à manches courtes et pantalon vert à ceinture nouée
Kapur
Pull-over à manches longues pourpre, bonnet assorti, pantalon et lunettes de soleil
GLAMOUR
'Renardeau'
Pull-over à manches trois quarts et à encolure V à motifs multicolores, pantalon cerise et lunettes de soleil
Béguinage
