Artwork
Gaieté
Gaieté is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Gaieté is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1953. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a striped dress with a V-neckline and short sleeves, posing with her hands on her hips. Her short bobbed hair and white gloves and heels complete the outfit, conveying a sense of understated sophistication.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a simple yet elegant style, the drawing features bold lines and minimal shading, giving it a photographic quality.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house in 1945, was a pioneering Parisian couturier who introduced a ready-to-wear line, making high fashion more accessible.
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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