Artwork

Corne d'or

Corne d'or, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953
Corne d'or, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Corne d'or is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Corne d'or is a drawing created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1953. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a bright yellow coat and holding a small horn, with the title 'Corne d'or' (French for 'gold horn') inscribed in the corner. The simple composition and plain background emphasize the figure.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed in a loose, sketch-like style, suggesting a spontaneous and rapid creation. The use of simple lines and minimal background allows the figure to be the primary focus.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. Corne d'or is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

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.