Artwork
'Fregate'
'Fregate' 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
Fregate is a 1951 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a dark blue dress with a fitted jacket and flared skirt, posed confidently with one hand on her hip and the other on her thigh.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines and simple shading, suggesting a rapid study or working sketch for a fashion design.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, and is likely associated with Carven's fashion house, which she founded in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line.
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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