Artwork
Cachalot
Cachalot is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cachalot is a 1952 fashion sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, loose coat with a high collar and large pockets, cinched at the waist with a belt. The coat's design name, 'Cachalot', is written in the corner.
Technique & Style
The sketch features quick, wavy lines and simple strokes that convey the fabric's folds and movement, giving the coat a soft, baggy appearance.
History & Provenance
The sketch is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Carven founded her fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines.
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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