Artwork
Cornaline
Cornaline is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cornaline is a 1956 image created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a long, red dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, holding a small object. The dress's red color is possibly referenced in the title 'Cornaline', a term associated with a red gemstone.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by loose, quick lines and watercolor shading, conveying a sense of movement and fabric texture through simple, light washes.
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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