Artwork
Cagliostro
Cagliostro 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
Cagliostro is a fashion sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1953. The image is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple white dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt, holding a dark coat. The dress's design is likely the focus, as indicated by the name 'Cagliostro' in the corner.
Technique & Style
The loose, quick lines and suggestive brushstrokes characteristic of a fashion sketch, rather than a finished portrait, convey a sense of lightness and fluidity, particularly in the skirt's folds.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line, reflecting her innovative approach to fashion.
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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