Artwork
Chin-chin
Chin-chin is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Chin-chin is a drawing created around 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a black, high-necked outfit with a fitted waist, her arms outstretched and one leg bent. Her hair is styled in a sleek bob, and she wears high heels, exemplifying 1950s fashion.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in a loose, expressive style characterized by bold lines and subtle shading, conveying elegance and sophistication.
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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