Artwork
'Girafon'
'Girafon' 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
'Girafon' is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1951. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, plaid dress, holding a hat and draped with a shawl. The loose, flowing lines convey a sense of movement and emphasize the texture of the fabric.
Technique & Style
The sketchy, unfinished quality of the drawing is achieved through quick, loose lines. The artist's use of shading and folds suggests a focus on capturing the dynamic movement of the fabric.
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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