Artwork
Fougère
Fougère 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
Fougère is a drawing of a woman in a fashionable white coat, created around 1958. It is attributed to Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a white coat with a collar and buttons, high heels, and short hair. The coat is the central focus, conveying a sense of elegance through its clean design.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple lines and minimal details to achieve a clean and elegant aesthetic. The style is consistent with Carven's known fashion illustrations, characterized by their simplicity and emphasis on the garment.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing ready-to-wear lines. Fougère is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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