Artwork
Fédor
Fédor 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
Fédor is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created circa 1958. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple brown suit with a matching jacket and skirt, her hair styled in a neat bob. The inclusion of a back view suggests a focus on the garment's design.
Technique & Style
The sketch employs a textured, line-based style to render the fabric, likely achieved through a technique such as cross-hatching, which creates shading and texture using closely spaced 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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