Artwork
Blanche-Neige
Blanche-Neige is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Blanche-Neige is a sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created circa 1958. The image depicts a woman in a flowing dress and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The title Blanche-Neige, meaning 'Snow White' in French, suggests the sketch is a costume or character design. The woman's attire, a long dress with a fitted bodice and a small crown, implies a theatrical or performance context.
Technique & Style
The sketch features loose, quick lines, characteristic of a rapid drawing. The dress is rendered in light gray with white dots, conveying a sense of texture and detail through simple, expressive marks.
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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