Artwork
Framboise
Framboise is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Framboise is a sketch created around 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is a representation of a woman in a red dress and is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a fitted, floral-patterned red dress with a deep V-neck and flared skirt. The title 'Framboise,' potentially meaning 'raspberry,' corresponds to the dress's color. The woman's neat hairstyle and simple earrings complement the outfit.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick brushstrokes, with underlying pencil lines visible. This style reflects Carven's approach to capturing the essence of her design.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer among Parisian couturiers in introducing a prêt-à-porter line. Framboise is now held in 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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