Artwork
Campanule
Campanule is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Campanule is a painting depicting a woman in a floral dress, created around 1951. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman in a purple dress with a white hem and collar, her hair styled in an updo. Her pose, with one leg bent and an arm raised to her chin, conveys a sense of contemplation or introspection.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a floral pattern on the dress, achieved through the use of bold lines and subtle shading, reminiscent of cross-hatching. The light beige background and colorful flowers create a sense of movement and energy.
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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