Artwork
Clairon
Clairon is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Clairon is a painting that depicts a woman in a red dress, created around 1957. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a woman with short white hair, wearing a red dress with a white top adorned with red hearts and high heels. The subject exudes elegance and sophistication.
Technique & Style
The background of the painting includes simple sketches of tops, one with a collar and the other without, suggesting a connection to fashion design.
Context
The work is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer who founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was known for her designs for petite women and innovative lingerie.
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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