Artwork
Cacatoès
Cacatoès is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cacatoès is a painting created around 1960 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer and founder of the Carven fashion house.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a green sleeveless dress with a full skirt, accessorized with a pearl necklace and matching headband and gloves. A design sketch of the dress's back is visible to her right.
Technique & Style
The work features a light beige background with faint red lines, and a realistic portrayal of the woman and her attire. The inclusion of a design sketch suggests a connection to Carven's work as a fashion designer.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant work.
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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