Artwork
Citronelle
Citronelle 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
Citronelle is a drawing created around 1951, depicting a woman in a yellow dress. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a confident woman with her left hand raised and right hand on her hip, wearing an off-the-shoulder yellow dress with a full skirt. Her blurred face contrasts with her poised posture.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching and stippling to achieve texture and depth. The technique creates a detailed, high-contrast image against a light beige background.
History & Provenance
The work is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines.
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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