Artwork
'Carabinier'
'Carabinier' 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
Carabinier, created in 1951 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a drawing featuring a woman in a blue ensemble. Held in the Museum of Ethnography, it exemplifies Carven's aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a poised woman with her hands on her hips, conveys confidence. Her 1950s-style outfit—a blue jacket, white shirt, blue skirt, and white gloves—reflects Carven's design sensibility for petite women.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, bold-lined style with minimal shading, the drawing's understated approach contrasts with the subject's enigmatic charm and the outfit's stylishness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), the work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
As a pioneering Parisian couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines, Carven's work, including *Carabinier*, sits at the intersection of haute couture innovation and accessible fashion trends of the early 1950s.
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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