Artwork
Daumier
Daumier is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
The artwork 'Daumier' is a sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1958. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a simple, fitted dress with a tied belt, hat, and low-heeled shoes. A flat drawing of the dress is shown beside her, resembling a pattern. The image conveys a clean, modern aesthetic.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, loose lines to capture the clothing's shape and movement, emphasizing the outfit's smooth fabric and sharp angles.
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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