Who painted 'Cigarette'?

'Cigarette' was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951.

Where can I see 'Cigarette'?

'Cigarette' is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

'Cigarette'

Marie-Louise Carven , 1951

'Cigarette' 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

Cigarette is a 1951 image created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a simple, knee-length dress with a matching belt. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand on her hip, conveying a sense of relaxed elegance.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, loose lines that suggest the fabric's texture and the woman's movement. The artist emphasized the dress's shape and the woman's pose, omitting extraneous details to achieve a streamlined effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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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