Artwork

'Enamorada'

'Enamorada', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951
'Enamorada', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Enamorada' 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

'Enamorada' is a drawing by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, created in 1951. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a striped dress, holding a fan and posing with one hand on her hip. The title 'Enamorada', meaning 'in love' in Spanish, suggests a romantic or passionate mood, despite the subject's calm expression.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, sketchy lines that convey a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of layered fabric and flowing lines creates a dynamic, lively effect.

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.