Artwork
Berlingot
Berlingot is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Berlingot is a sketch created around 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is a simple yet confident drawing of a woman in a striped dress and hat.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a loose, striped dress with a belt and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a small object. The image may represent a dress design or a fashion concept.
Technique & Style
The drawing features quick brushstrokes and simple lines, suggesting a spontaneous study rather than a polished final piece. The artist's use of loose, expressive strokes conveys a sense of movement and fluidity.
History & Provenance
Berlingot is held in the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line.
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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