Artwork
Caroline
Caroline is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Caroline is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1955. The work is a sketch of a woman in a red dress and matching jacket.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a long, dark red dress with a fitted waist and flared skirt, accompanied by a matching jacket and small purse. The dress is likely named 'Caroline', as indicated at the top of the sketch.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines and shading that highlights the folds in the fabric, conveying a sense of movement and texture.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.
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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