Artwork
Canevas
Canevas is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Canevas is a painting created around 1959, held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a strapless white dress with a floral pattern, standing with her hands on her hips. The dress is the main focus, rendered in detailed, realistic style.
Technique & Style
The floral pattern on the dress features small, delicate flowers scattered across the fabric, contributing to an overall effect of elegance and sophistication against a light beige background.
Context
The work is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her designs for petite women and innovative 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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