Artwork
'Canari'
'Canari' 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
'Canari' is a 1951 painting held at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman in a yellow coat and black gloves.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman from the knees up, standing in front of a black fence. Her face is obscured, and she appears to be gazing to her right. The simplicity of the composition draws attention to her attire.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of a light-colored background highlights the subject's yellow coat. The overall effect is one of elegance, achieved through the focus on the woman's clothing and accessories.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951 by an artist associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her designs for petite women and use of lightweight fabrics.
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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