Artwork
Charlotte
Charlotte is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Charlotte is a fashion illustration created around 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman in a sleek black dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, accompanied by a simpler line drawing of the dress on a mannequin. The dress is likely the design referred to as 'Charlotte'.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, confident lines that convey a sense of modernity and quick execution. The contrast between the detailed figure drawing and the simpler mannequin drawing adds to the illustration's dynamic feel.
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 among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line.
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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