Artwork
'Donia Luisa'
'Donia Luisa' 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
'Donia Luisa' is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, floral-patterned dress with a high slit and low-cut sleeves. She is posed confidently with one hand on her hip and the other near her shoulder.
Technique & Style
The sketch is executed in a loose, quick style reminiscent of fashion illustrations. It is signed 'Donia Luisa' and bears the artist's name, Marie-Louise Carven, below the image.
Context
Marie-Louise Carven was a French fashion designer known for her designs for petite women and use of lightweight fabrics. She 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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