Artwork
'Baraka'
'Baraka' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Baraka' is a 1949 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, green dress with a red and black floral pattern, emphasizing the garment's design and details.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by simplicity and precision, focusing on the dress's shape and features, with the artist's signature 'Baraka' in the corner.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, created by Carven, who founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of 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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