Artwork
'Cinco de Mayo'
'Cinco de Mayo' 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
Cinco de Mayo is a 1951 drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's designs. The piece is housed in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a loose, sleeveless dress with vibrant floral embroidery on the chest, accompanied by a wide-brimmed hat and a pose with one hand on her hip. The title 'Cinco de Mayo' may allude to the holiday or serve as a playful label.
Technique & Style
Characterized by simple, confident lines and quick strokes, particularly in the rendering of the arms and legs, the sketch conveys a sense of rapid execution, resembling a quick study more than a finished work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, the drawing is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Carven was a pioneering couturier, noted for introducing prêt-à-porter lines early in her career, starting with the establishment of her fashion house in 1945.
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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