Who painted 'Escurial'?

'Escurial' was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951.

Where can I see 'Escurial'?

'Escurial' is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

'Escurial'

Marie-Louise Carven , 1951

'Escurial' 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

Escurial, created in 1951 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a fashion drawing depicting a woman in a meticulously detailed black outfit against a white background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman posed with one hand on her hip and the other by her side, showcasing a black ensemble consisting of a hat, jacket with intricate white floral embroidery on the shoulders, and a skirt. The design reflects Carven's focus on petite women and her use of lightweight fabrics, implied through the drawing's suggestive shading.

Technique & Style

Executed in black and white with subtle shading, the drawing emphasizes the outfit's details, particularly the intricate embroidery, highlighting Carven's attention to elegance and refinement in her designs.

History & Provenance

Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), *Escurial* is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

*Escurial* represents Carven's pioneering work in both couture and prêt-à-porter, catering to petite women with her designs, a notable approach in early 1950s fashion.

Legacy

While specific impact of *Escurial* on fashion trends is not detailed, it exemplifies Carven's contribution to accessible, elegant fashion for petite frames, influencing subsequent designers in this niche.

Artist & collection

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.

Museum

Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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